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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| White Fringeless Orchid Habitat Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 07/11/2018 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |