Decision Memo Completed

Long Branch Hemlock Salvage

Cherokee National Forest Unicoi, Tennessee Unaka Ranger District

Salvage dead and dying hemlock along road to remove safety hazards.

Location

Along Forest Service Road #4365 near Rock Creek Recreation Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/05/2009
2
Comment Period
08/05/2009
3
Decision
04/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Long Branch Hemlock SalvageDecision Signed Date: 04/15/2010
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District
Road managementHeritage resource managementVegetation management (other than forest products)