Decision Memo Completed

FY23 Prescribed Fire Project

Cherokee National Forest Monroe; Polk, Tennessee Tellico Ranger District

Conduct prescribed fire on 13 burn units: eight burn units on the Ocoee Ranger District and 5 on Tellico Ranger District.

Location

Project is located on multiple locations on the Ocoee Ranger District near Benton, TN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/16/2022
2
Decision
02/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2023 (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); Species Habitat Improvements
FY23 South Zone Prescribed Fire ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/06/2023
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsTellico Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)