Decision Memo Completed

Nantahala National Forest Backcountry Landscape Prescribed Burning

National Forests in North Carolina Cherokee; Clay; Macon, North Carolina Nantahala Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Nantahala National Forest Backcountry Landscape Prescribed BurningDecision Signed Date: 04/18/2019
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsTusquittee Ranger District; Nantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants