Decision Memo Completed

Graveyard Fields Project 2019

National Forests in North Carolina Haywood, North Carolina Pisgah Ranger District

The proposed action includes trail maintenance in Graveyard Fields and Graveyard Ridge area; regeneration of red spruce; stand improvement treatments in recently planted red spruce in Flat Laurel; and stream restoration along Yellowstone Prong.

Location

The general area of Graveyard Fields, north of the Blue Ridge Parkway and south of Shining Rock Wilderness area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/20/2020
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Watershed Improvements
Graveyard Fields Project 2019Decision Signed Date: 09/26/2024
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsPisgah Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management