Decision Memo Completed

Pete Creek Open Area Prescribed Burn

Cherokee National Forest Unicoi, Tennessee Nolichucky Ranger District

Prescribed Burn for Appalachian Trail Vistas and wildlife habitat.

Location

Pete Creek in Compartment 409 along Appalachian Trail

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/14/2011
2
Decision
02/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Trail Management
Pete Creek Open Area BurnDecision Signed Date: 02/15/2011
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Recreation management