Clinchfield Railroad Extension Prescribed Burning Project
This project is proposing to conduct understory maintenance burning to reduce hazardous fuels and improve wildlife habitat. The proposal includes prescribed burning on 33 acres of USFS land, enabling NC burn adjacent private lands.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Clinchfield Prescribed burn unit lies adjacent to the North Fork of the Catawba River and Clinchfield Railroad in the Woodlawn Community
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/31/2022 |
| Decision | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2023 (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:
Grandfather Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Project Decision Information
Clinchfield Railroad Extension Prescribed Burning Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/10/2023
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Grandfather Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
McDowell
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jamie Tyson
109 East Lawing Drive
Nebo, NC 28761
828-497-8015
jamie.tyson@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/31/2023