Decision Memo Completed

Big Ridge Prescribed Burn

Cherokee National Forest Monroe, Tennessee Tellico Ranger District

Prescribe burn approximately 2,034 acres.

Location

Big Ridge area approximately 2 miles southest of Tellico Plains, TN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/09/2013
2
Decision
12/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Big RidgeDecision Signed Date: 12/15/2014
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsTellico Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management