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 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