This project is the prescribed burning of the following units on the Appalachian Ranger District: Victor Fields (1&2), Bowling Green Extension, Joe Berry Extension, Max Patch, and Cherry Creek.
Location
This project is the prescribed burning of six units (Victor Fields 1&2, Bowling Green extension, Joe Berry extension, Max Patch, and Cherry Creek) in Madison and Yancey counties.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/15/2022
2
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2024 (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 |
| Appalachian Ranger District FY24 Prescribed Burns | Decision Signed Date: 02/28/2024 |
| Forests | National Forests In North Carolina |
| Districts | Appalachian Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |