Nantahala National Forest Backcountry Landscape Prescribed Burning

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The proposed action includes burning in five areas on the Nantahala National Forest in Cherokee, Clay and Macon Counties on the Nantahala and Tusquitee Ranger Districts.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction (Service Level D, FSH 7709.56)

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Nantahala Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Fuels management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

Project Activity
Fuel treatments (non-activity fuels); Forest vegetation improvements; Species habitat improvements