Decision Memo Completed

Rye Patch RX

Cherokee National Forest Carter, Tennessee Watauga Ranger District

Understory maintenance burning to improve habitat conditions for wildlife and reduce hazardous fuels.

Location

Compartment 69 and 72

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/29/2015
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Rye Patch RXDecision Signed Date: 06/13/2017
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsWatauga Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)