Decision Memo Completed

Nantahala Ranger District Crop Tree Release Project - 2014-2016

National Forests in North Carolina Jackson; Macon; Swain, North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District

The proposed action is to release crop trees on 44 stands on the Nantahala Ranger District in Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties in areas stocked with trees in the 7-18 year age class.

Location

Select forest stands on National Forest System lands on the Nantahala Ranger District in Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties, North Carolina.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/24/2014
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Timber Stand Improvement - Crop Tree ReleaseDecision Signed Date: 04/04/2014
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsNantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)