Environmental Assessment Completed

Restoration of Dry Forest Communities-Miller Ridge

Cherokee National Forest Monroe, Tennessee Tellico Ranger District

The project proposes to complete non-commercial silvicultural and wildlife activities and prescribed fire in the Miller Ridge area of the Tellico Ranger District. The work would aim to improve forest health and wildlife habitat.

Location

The project is located approximately 30 miles east of Madisonville, TN in Monroe County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/31/2025
2
Comment Period
12/17/2025
3
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Restoration of Dry Forest Communities-Miller RidgeDecision Signed Date: 01/21/2026
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsTellico Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)