Decision Memo Completed

Katy Branch Thinning Project

Cherokee National Forest Washington, Tennessee Unaka Ranger District

This project is designed to improve the vegetation of the proposed area by thinning the stands with variable density to a range of basal areas from 35 to 60 sq ft per acre.The proposed area is <70 acres and is located in Compartment 385.

Location

Washington County, TN

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/28/2015
2
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Katy Branch Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/11/2016
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)