Decision Memo Completed

Appalachian Ranger District FY24 Prescribed Burns

National Forests in North Carolina Madison; Mitchell; Yancey, North Carolina National Forests In North Carolina All Units

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 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 FY24 Prescribed BurnsDecision Signed Date: 02/28/2024
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsAppalachian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management