Decision Memo Completed

Deacons Creek Prescribed Burning Project

Cherokee National Forest Washington, Tennessee Unaka Ranger District

Prescribe burn approximately 1,550 acres for hazardous fuels reduction and wildlife habitat creation.

Location

Comp 367, 368, 369, 370, and 371

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/08/2021
2
Decision
01/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2022 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Deacons Creek Prescribed Burning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/25/2022
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management