Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Croatan CWRRP Mastication

National Forests in North Carolina Carteret; Craven; Jones, North Carolina Croatan Ranger District

This project includes mastication of land within WUI on the Croatan NF in order to create a defensible barrier for fire efforts.

Location

Various locations throughout the Croatan RD.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2026 (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
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsCroatan Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management