Provide programmatic direction for a standard set of treatments that promote the regeneration and survival of woody forest vegetation within the natural range of historic variation for a variety of ecosystem benefits.
Location
Areas on the Nantahala National Forest that meet programmatic direction and which are consistent with the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects to environmental and heritage resources per the EA.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/25/2021
2
Comment Period
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
09/2025 (Estimated)
4
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | National Forests In North Carolina |
| Districts | Cheoah Ranger District; Tusquittee Ranger District; Nantahala Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |