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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 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; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Murray Branch FHP | Decision Signed Date: 11/13/2017 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Unaka Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |