The project would repair and reconstruct a woven wire fence within the Bullet Creek Rare Community to prevent feral swine / wild boar from entering and damaging this unique and rare ecosystem. The existing fence would be removed from the site.
Location
Project is located east of Etowah, TN
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/12/2024
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (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 | Species Population Enhancements |
| Bullet Creek Botanical Area Habitat Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/16/2024 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |