Decision Memo Completed

Catpen Stewardship Project

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

Address management opportunities identified for early successional wildlife habitat improvement, recreational resource management, erosion control, access management, and fuels management within the 4500 acre project area.

Location

Catpen Area; Including Max Patch Mountain and the South side of Bluff Mountain

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/13/2004
2
Decision
02/2005 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2005 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (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; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
Catpen Stewardship ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/14/2005
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsAppalachian Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation managementForest productsFuels management