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 area is located north and east of Tellico Plains, TN in Monroe County.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/07/2024
2
Comment Period
08/07/2024
3
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Restoration of Dry Forest Communities- Bell Mountain | Decision Signed Date: 06/30/2025 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Tellico Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |