Decision Memo On Hold

Tusquitee Ranger District Insect Infestation Treatment Project - Phase 1

National Forests in North Carolina Cherokee, North Carolina Tusquittee Ranger District

The proposed action includes planting and regeneration treatments in stands that are dominated by off-site white pine and which are at risk of insect infestation.

Location

Selected stands that meet criteria as supporting a majority of off-site white pine on National Forest System lands in Cherokee County, NC.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/2021 (Estimated)
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsTusquittee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)