The Thornburg Ridge Restoration Project includes prescribed burning and selective release/improvement treatments on 2,241 acres
Location
The project is located approximately 7 miles east of Benton, TN in Polk County, TN
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/29/2021
2
Decision
04/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Thornburg Ridge Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/13/2021 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |