Decision Memo Completed

Big Jacob Forest Health Project

Cherokee National Forest Sullivan, Tennessee Watauga Ranger District

62 acres of thinning (Comp 92, Std 16; Comp 94, Stds 3 & 21; Comp 95, Stds 4 & 5), with TSI and mid-story burning.

Location

Sullivan County, northwest of Jacob's Crk Civilian Conservation Center; Compartments 92, 94, and 95

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/27/2010
2
Comment Period
09/27/2010
3
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Big Jacob Forest Health ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/21/2012
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsWatauga Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)