The project would construct a 36-48 inch wide, 1.1-mile-long, native surface trail in the Buck Branch burn unit. The trail would include viewing areas, fire interpretive kiosks,native plantings, selective tree removal, and trail signs.
Location
The project is located east of Tellico Plains, TN near the Tellico Ranger Station and the Caney Branch Overlook.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/08/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management |
| Caney Branch Prescribed Fire Interpretive Trail | Decision Signed Date: 05/14/2025 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Tellico Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |