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 Information
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
Project Status
Current Status
Under Analysis
Last Completed Milestone: Notice of Initiation (05/18/2012)
Next Milestone: Comment Period (est. 08/2013)
Last Updated: 3/29/2013