Decision Memo Completed

Cheoah Ranger District Prescribed Burn Program 2013-2018

National Forests in North Carolina Graham; Swain, North Carolina Cheoah Ranger District

The Cheoah Ranger District is proposing to conduct prescribed burns on 21 areas totalling 6,413 acres for fuel reduction and to benefit wildlife. The units will be burned at three year intervals over a five year period.

Location

The proposal would affect 21 areas totalling 6,413 acres on the Cheoah Ranger District in Graham and Swain Counties, North Carolina.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2013
2
Comment Period
02/01/2013
3
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Cheoah Ranger District Prescribed Burns 2013-2018Decision Signed Date: 03/28/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/28/2013
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsCheoah Ranger District
Fuels managementLand management planningVegetation management (other than forest products)