The proposed action includes mastication of brush (mostly Autumn Olive)to expand and maintain existing wildlife openings.
Location
The project area includes the Mills Ridge Fields as well as the Cook Fields that are located off of Highway 25/70 near Hot Springs
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/26/2017
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (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 | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Mills Ridge and Cook Fields Mastication | Decision Signed Date: 08/08/2017 |
| Forests | National Forests In North Carolina |
| Districts | Appalachian Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |