Decision Memo Completed

Stone 4 Forest Health Project

Cherokee National Forest Unicoi, Tennessee Unaka Ranger District

Non-commercially thin approximately 368 acres to focus on moving the stand toward a more open woodland condition and promote shortleaf pine.

Location

Compartment 335

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/03/2016
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2016 (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
Stone 4 Forest Health ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/06/2016
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsWatauga Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)