The Forest Service proposes to acquire: 68 acres m/l flanking the Ocoee River Gorge Portal in Polk County, TN. The parcel would be managed under the 7.A Scenic Byway Corridors RLRMP Prescription.
Location
The Project is located approximately 14 miles east of Cleveland, TN in Polk County, TN.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/04/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Land Purchases |
| K-1615 Sugarloaf Mountain Land Acquisition DM and EC Worksheet | Decision Signed Date: 09/23/2025 |
| Forests | Cherokee National Forest |
| Districts | Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |