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 Exclusion | 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Katy Branch Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/11/2016 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Unaka Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |