Sugar Mountain Project

The Sugar Mountain Project would utilize commercial timber harvest, wildlife opening enhancements, timber stand improvements, prescribed fire, and other associated actions to increase early successional habitat and improve forest health.

Location Summary

Project is located approximately 18 miles east of Tellico Plains, TN in Monroe County.

District: Tellico Ranger District

Project Milestones

MilestoneDate
Scoping Start06/16/2025
Comment Period08/2025 (Estimated)
Objection Period Start10/2025 (Estimated)
Decision12/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation01/2026 (Estimated)

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