Decision Memo Completed

Rough Ridge Prescribed Burn

Cherokee National Forest Monroe, Tennessee Tellico Ranger District

Prescribe burn approximately 3,200 acres.

Location

East/North of the Tellico River and approximately 4 miles southeast of the community of Green Cove.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/06/2013
2
Comment Period
02/06/2013
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Rough Ridge Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 09/18/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/25/2013
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsTellico Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)