Uwharrie Districtwide Prescribed Fire Project
The Uwharrie RD is proposing a districtwide prescribed fire project. This project would include drip torches, aerial ignitions, handline, new dozer lines, etc.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Montgomery and Randoph counties; the entire boundary of the Uwharrie Ranger District.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Uwharrie Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Uwharrie Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
Montgomery; Randolph
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Victoria Payne
789 NC24/27E
Troy, NC 27371
2526390304
Victoria.Payne@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/30/2025