Decision Memo Completed

Mills Ridge and Cook Fields Mastication

National Forests in North Carolina Madison, North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Mills Ridge and Cook Fields MasticationDecision Signed Date: 08/08/2017
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsAppalachian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants