Plant shortleaf pine and do mechanical release on approximately 200 acres in 15 units over the next 4-year period. The areas proposed for this treatment are areas where the existing forest was killed or severely damaged by the wildfires in 2012.
Location
Generally north of Highway 64 from NFSR 77 to west of Goforth Creek and South of Peavine Sheeds Road just west of Trail #61
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/07/2012
2
Comment Period
09/12/2012
3
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Restoration of Pine/Oak Communities | Decision Signed Date: 11/05/2012 Legal Notice Date: 11/21/2012 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District |