Decision Memo In Progress

Ocoee Hiwassee Admin Site Area Release

Cherokee National Forest Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

Treatments would include the severing of selected stems (chainsaw/manual), application of herbicide, and the use of prescribed fire within the designated unit (212 acres.

Location

Around the Ocoee/Hiwassee District Office

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/05/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2020 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management