Decision Memo Completed

Fiscal Year 2024 Prescribed Fire Project

Cherokee National Forest Monroe; Polk, Tennessee Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District

The Fiscal Year 2024 Prescribed Fire Project would conduct prescribed fire on 41,919 acres on 28 burn units: 15 burn units on the Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger District and 13 burn units on the Tellico Ranger District.

Location

The project is located in multiple locations in Polk and Monroe Counties in Tennessee

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/11/2023
2
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2023 (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
FY Prescribed Fire Project- TellicoDecision Signed Date: 11/17/2023
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsOcoee - Hiwassee Ranger District; Tellico Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management