Decision Memo Completed

Sutton Top Field Expansion

National Forests in North Carolina Haywood, North Carolina National Forests In North Carolina All Units

The proposed action is to use a forestry mulcher to remove standing trees less than or equal to 8 inches DBH for a distance up to 50 feet from existing edge of wildlife fields to create a brushy interface/transition zone.

Location

A map and details are located in the documents section. GPS coordinate for pin on Google Earth map is N35deg 43min 25.15 sec x W83deg 03min 26.05sec.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/04/2016
2
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2016 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Sutton Top Field ExpansionDecision Signed Date: 02/08/2016
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsAppalachian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants