Decision Memo Completed

Zealand Fields Prescribed Fire

White Mountain National Forest Coos, New Hampshire White Mountain National Forest All Units

Proposal includes conducting a prescribed burn to the 35 acre Zealand wildlife opening and repeating the burn every 4 years or as wildlife habitat needs dictate to promote Beaked Hazelnut and blueberry growth.

Location

Junction of New Hampshire Route 302 and Zealand Road, Carroll, Coos County, New Hampshire

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/30/2022
2
Decision
09/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Zealand Fields Prescribed FireDecision Signed Date: 09/15/2022
ForestsWhite Mountain National Forest
DistrictsPemigewasset Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants