Grandfather, Appalachian, & Pisgah (GAP) Restoration project
The Grandfather, Appalachian, and Pisgah (GAP) Restoration Project proposes actions to restore fire-adapted sections of Pisgah National Forest and reduce wildfire risk to resources and nearby communities.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Grandfather, Appalachian, and Pisgah Ranger Districts.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/04/2022 |
| Comment Period | 07/12/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2025 (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:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Grandfather Ranger District; Pisgah Ranger District; Appalachian Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
Avery; Buncombe; Haywood; McDowell; Madison; Mitchell; Transylvania; Yancey
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Nicholas Larson
160 Zillicoa St.
Asheville, NC 28801
928-635-8230
nicholas.larson2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/12/2024