Linville Gorge Wilderness Prescribed Fire
The proposal includes the use of prescribed fire in the Linville Gorge Wilderness to restore the natural fire regime, to manage unnatural buildups of fuels, and to restore fire dependent communities and woodlands.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Linville Gorge Wilderness
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/18/2012 |
| Comment Period | 09/2013 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 11/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2014 (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:
215
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Grandfather Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
McDowell
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Gary Kauffman
160 Zillicoa St.
Asheville, NC 28801
828-257-4861
gkauffman@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 2/11/2021