Currently the area is being treated for NNIS. Once the treated is completed it is proposed to use a combination of mechanical treatments(girdling, felling) and fire to create more favorable habitat conditions for the existing river cane to expand.
Location
Childers Creek Road approximately .5 mile east of Hwy 30 at the Childers Creek parking area( fishing access point on the Hiwassee River).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/08/2019
2
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (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 |
| Childers Creek River Cane Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 07/22/2019 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |