Conduct prescribed fire on five existing burn units on the Tellico Ranger District. Project would include multiple burn entries to maintain a fire return interval less than 12 years.
Location
Project is located in multiple locations on the Tellico Ranger District near Tellico Plains, TN.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/16/2022
2
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2022 (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); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Tellico Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |