Decision Memo Completed

Appalachian Ranger District 2023 Rx Burns Project

National Forests in North Carolina Madison; Yancey, North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District

This project is the prescribed burning of two units: Scraggy Ridge and Mill Ridge

Location

Three prescribed burn units within the vicinity of Hot Springs NC

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/15/2022
2
Decision
03/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2023 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Appalachian Ranger District 2023 Rx Burns ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/30/2023
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsAppalachian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)