The USDA Forest Service proposes to acquire 39.1 acres more or less on Brushy Creek within the Hiwassee River watershed. The parcel would be managed under the "7.B- Scenic Corridor and Scenic Viewshed" management prescription.
Location
The tract is located approximately 3 miles North of Farner, TN in Polk County.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/18/2022
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Land Purchases |
| Prince Ferry Land Purchase Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/15/2022 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |