The proposed action is to implement a new silvicultural system and continue testing an existing silvicultural system that are both based on natural disturbance patterns for their potential to regenerate oak and hickory species.
Location
Bent Creek Experimental Forest and the Beaverdam area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/19/2012
2
Comment Period
12/30/2013
3
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Gap-based Approach to Oak Regeneration (Femelschlag)Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/18/2014 |
| Forests | National Forests In North Carolina |
| Districts | Pisgah Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |