Nantahala National Forest Programmatic EA for Stand Improvement Treatments
Provide programmatic direction for a standard set of treatments that promote the regeneration and survival of woody forest vegetation within the natural range of historic variation for a variety of ecosystem benefits.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Areas on the Nantahala National Forest that meet programmatic direction and which are consistent with the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects to environmental and heritage resources per the EA.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/25/2021 |
| Comment Period | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
National Forests In North Carolina All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Cheoah Ranger District; Tusquittee Ranger District; Nantahala Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
Cherokee; Clay; Graham; Jackson; Macon; Swain
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Sarah Bridges
160 Zillicoa St.
Asheville, NC 28801
828-837-5152
sarah.bridges@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/3/2025