Roan & Unaka Mountain Spruce Fir Restoration and Habitat Improvement Project
Restore Spruce-fir habitat on Roan and Unaka Mtn by using gap creation to improve age class distribution and enhance T&E species habitat, under plant with spruce seedlings if necessary,& restore understory growth around the Roan High Knob shelter.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This project is planned for areas within the Appalachian Trail corridor along Roan and Unaka Mountains.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/22/2020 |
| Decision | 12/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Watauga Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Special Area Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Area Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Roan & Unaka Mountain Spruce Fir Restoration and Habitat Improvement Project
Decision Signed Date: 12/04/2020
Forests:
Cherokee National Forest
Districts:
Watauga Ranger District
States:
North Carolina; Tennessee
Counties:
Mitchell; Carter; Unicoi
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Christina Stoehrel
P.O. Box 400
Unicoi, TN 37692
8285063100
christina.stoehrel@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/4/2020