Decision Memo Completed

White Fringeless Orchid Habitat Improvement

Cherokee National Forest Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

Open the canopy at one of the two locations of white fringeless orchid on the Forest using chainsaws to directionally fell one to three trees in the immediate vicinity of the site. The felled trees would be left on site.

Location

Location of T&E plant not to be disclosed.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/24/2018
2
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
White Fringeless Orchid Habitat ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2018
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants