Decision Memo Completed

North Zone Aquatic and Riparian Habitat Enhancement Project

Cherokee National Forest Carter; Cocke; Greene; Johnson; Sullivan; Unicoi; Washington, Tennessee Unaka Ranger District

This project focuses on enhancing aquatic habitat and riparian conditions in streams, lakes, and rivers on USFS lands on the Unaka and Watauga Ranger Districts of the Cherokee National Forest (CNF).

Location

Unaka and Watauga Ranger Districts of the Cherokee National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/03/2021
2
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
North Zone Aquatic and Riparian Habitat Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/08/2022
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District; Watauga Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants