The proposed action is to use prescribed fire to treat 500 acres of new units on the district. Burns could occur in growing season or dormant season using hand or aerial ignition.
Location
Sand Branch unit is in Pekin, Dutch John unit is in the Badin Recreation area
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/01/2016
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| FY17 Prescribed Burn Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/29/2017 |
| Forests | National Forests In North Carolina |
| Districts | Uwharrie Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |