Cheoah Ranger District Prescribed Burn Program 2013-2018
The Cheoah Ranger District is proposing to conduct prescribed burns on 21 areas totalling 6,413 acres for fuel reduction and to benefit wildlife. The units will be burned at three year intervals over a five year period.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The proposal would affect 21 areas totalling 6,413 acres on the Cheoah Ranger District in Graham and Swain Counties, North Carolina.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/01/2013 |
| Comment Period | 02/01/2013 |
| Decision | 03/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cheoah Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Land Management Planning; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Project Decision Information
Cheoah Ranger District Prescribed Burns 2013-2018
Decision Signed Date: 03/28/2013
Legal Notice Date: 03/28/2013
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Cheoah Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
Graham; Swain
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Thomas Saylors
1133 Massey Branch Rd
Robbinsville, NC 28771
828-837-5152 ex.108
smoffat@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/29/2013