Environmental Assessment Completed

Stoney Creek Project

Cherokee National Forest Carter, Tennessee Watauga Ranger District

Utilize commercial and non-commercial harvest to create approximately 383 acres of early successional habitat for wildlife; encourage mast-producing species; provide wildlife habitat; maintain roads, create temporary roads, and authorize roads.

Location

Compartments 66-68 and 70-73, Watauga RD, Carter Co., TN

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/05/2012
2
Comment Period
07/25/2013
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Stony Creek ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/17/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/20/2013
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsWatauga Ranger District
Road managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsForest products