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 Exclusion | 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Rock Creek Hazard Tree Removal | Decision Signed Date: 11/15/2011 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Unaka Ranger District |