The proposed action includes underplanting of Red spruce seedlings followed by limited non-commercial, mechanical only release of planted and natural seedlings.
Location
Pisgah Ranger District; Haywood County, North Carolina, Hendersonville Quad, Headwaters of flat laurel creek drainage, NW of Art Loeb Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway, Adjacent to Sam Knob Trail
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/14/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Ira - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Flat Laurel Spruce Planting Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/14/2017 |
| Forests | National Forests In North Carolina |
| Districts | Pisgah Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |