Nantahala Ranger District Post-Fire Crop Tree Release Project
The proposed action is to conduct mechanical and chemical treatments to release stump sprouts of hard mast-producing trees that were top-killed during arson fires in fall of 2016.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Limited to areas on the Nantahala Ranger District in Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties that were affected by arson fires in 2016.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/26/2018 |
| Comment Period | 02/08/2019 |
| Objection Period Start | 08/2022 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Nantahala Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Nantahala Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
Jackson; Macon; Swain
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Bryan Killian
90 Sloan Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-6441
bryan.killian@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/26/2024