Decision Memo Completed

Blackrock Prescribed Burn Project

National Forests in North Carolina Jackson, North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District

The proposed action is to implement a 485 acre prescribed burn on the west side of Panthertown Valley in Jackson County, North Carolina.

Location

West side of Panthertown Valley in Jackson County, North Carolina.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/15/2013
2
Decision
05/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2020 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Blackrock Prescribed Burn ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/29/2019
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsNantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants