Decision Memo Completed

West Polly Branch Prescribed Burn Unit

National Forests in North Carolina Montgomery, North Carolina Uwharrie Ranger District

This project would reduce accumulated fuels for suppressed seed beds, improve the watershed, and increase the low forb content and line of sight for wildlife in the area.

Location

Uwharrie Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/05/2022
2
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2023 (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)
West Polly Branch Prescribed Burn UnitDecision Signed Date: 01/09/2023
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsUwharrie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management