Decision Memo Completed

Rock Creek Hazard Tree Removal

Cherokee National Forest Unicoi, Tennessee Unaka Ranger District

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.

Location

Rock Creek Recreational Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/21/2011
2
Comment Period
01/21/2011
3
Decision
11/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Rock Creek Hazard Tree RemovalDecision Signed Date: 11/15/2011
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District
Recreation managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)