Decision Memo Completed

Grandfather District 2017 Trail Relocations

National Forests in North Carolina Burke, North Carolina Grandfather Ranger District

The proposal is to relocate portions of trails in the Brown Mountain OHV Area: Relocate BMTR1 off private property; Relocate BRMT to improve stream crossing; Relocate BMT 6 to sustainable locations; and Relocate MST (TR440) to a sustainable location.

Location

The project area lies within Burke County in 2 locations: (1) Within the Brown Mountain OHV area, approx. 5 miles West of Collettsville, NC, and (2)Southeast of Pinnacles off Old Hwy 105.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/06/2017
2
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
Grandfather District 2017 Trail RelocationsDecision Signed Date: 05/03/2018
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsGrandfather Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management