To implement management actions to restore "departed" plant communities found within "dry" forest types to their ecological potential. A variety of activities may be used such as: prescribed fire, herbicides, and mechanical and manual treatments.
Location
Entire SZ of the CNF.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/25/2019
2
Comment Period
05/01/2019
3
Objection Period Start
07/10/2019
4
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| DN for Rest Dry Forest Communities South Zone | Decision Signed Date: 09/11/2019 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District; Tellico Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |