The proposed action includes burning in five areas on the Nantahala National Forest in Cherokee, Clay and Macon Counties on the Nantahala and Tusquitee Ranger Districts.
Location
Five areas on the Nantahala National Forest in Cherokee, Clay, and Macon Counties
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/01/2019
2
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2019 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Nantahala National Forest Backcountry Landscape Prescribed Burning | Decision Signed Date: 04/18/2019 |
| Forests | National Forests In North Carolina |
| Districts | Tusquittee Ranger District; Nantahala Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |