The project would conduct forest restoration and improvement actions under the programmatic environmental assessment, Restoration of Dry Forest Communities. Additional actions in the project area would include road improvements and prescribed fire.
Location
The project is located in Polk County Tennessee approximately 2 miles north west of Turtletown, TN.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/27/2023
2
Comment Period
07/27/2023
3
Objection Period Start
05/23/2024
4
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Restoration of Dry Forest Communities Kirkland Gap Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/26/2024 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |