Decision Memo Completed

Chestnut Ridge B Prescribed Burn

Cherokee National Forest Cocke, Tennessee Unaka Ranger District

Prescribed burn approximately 1512 acres in compartments 242, 243, 249, 250, 251. Never been burned. This is the second half of the Chestnut Ridge Prescribed Burn as outlined in the 2008 Decision.

Location

Compartments 242/243/249-251,Unaka RD, Cocke Co., TN

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/15/2013
2
Comment Period
07/15/2013
3
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2014 (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)
Chestnut Ridge B Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 02/28/2014
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management