Emergency Response Debris Removal via Salvage Sale
The purpose and need for this emergency response is to complete urgent debris removal actions following the Tropical Storm Helene incident.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Select locations within the Appalachian and Grandfather Ranger Districts
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/14/2025 |
| Decision | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19); Nrcs 7 Cfr 650.6 D(7); Nrcs 7 Cfr 650.6 D(11)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
National Forests In North Carolina All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Grandfather Ranger District; Appalachian Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
Avery; Buncombe; Burke; Caldwell; Haywood; McDowell; Madison; Mitchell; Watauga; Yancey
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Lauren Onofrio
160 Zillicoa St.
Asheville, NC 28801
828-203-3689
Lauren.Onofrio@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/25/2025