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 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 |
| FY23 South Zone Prescribed Fire Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/06/2023 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Tellico Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |