Decision Memo Completed

Murray Branch FHP

Cherokee National Forest Unicoi, Tennessee Unaka Ranger District

This project focuses on vegetation management (commercial thinning) activities designed to maintain a healthy forest. This project also focuses on low intensity burns to develop open woodland conditions, promote upland oak, and shortleaf pine.

Location

Compartment 342 and 343

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/25/2017
2
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (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; Timber Sales (Green)
Murray Branch FHPDecision Signed Date: 11/13/2017
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)