Remove dead and dying trees for safety reasons along Hwy 395 (Rock Creek Rd), and within the developed recreational area. Trees to be removed include hemlock considered past recovery (>60% needle loss) due to Hemlock Wooly Adelgid.
Project Information
Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion
Commercial and non-commercial sanitation harvest of trees to control insects or disease not to exceed 250 acres, requiring no more than 1/2 mile of temporary road construction, including removal of infested/infected trees and adjacent live uninfested/uninfected trees as determined necessary to control the spread of insects or disease.
Special Authority
Not applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit
Unaka Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation
215
Project Purpose
Vegetation management (other than forest products); Recreation management; Forest products
Project Activity
Developed site management; Timber sales (green)
Project Status
Current Status
Analysis Completed
Project Milestones
All planning milestones have been completed.
Project Decision Information
Rock Creek Hazard Tree Removal
Decision Signed Date
2011-11-15
Rock Creek Hazard Tree Removal
Decision Signed Date
2011-11-15
Last Updated: 11/15/2011