Restoration of Pine/Oak Communities
Plant shortleaf pine and do mechanical release on approximately 200 acres in 15 units over the next 4-year period. The areas proposed for this treatment are areas where the existing forest was killed or severely damaged by the wildfires in 2012.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Generally north of Highway 64 from NFSR 77 to west of Goforth Creek and South of Peavine Sheeds Road just west of Trail #61
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/07/2012 |
| Comment Period | 09/12/2012 |
| Decision | 11/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Project Decision Information
Restoration of Pine/Oak Communities
Decision Signed Date: 11/05/2012
Legal Notice Date: 11/21/2012
Forests:
Cherokee National Forest
Districts:
Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
States:
Tennessee
Counties:
Polk
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Eric Taylor
3171 Hwy. 64
Benton, TN 37307
423-338-3302
fs-comments-southern-cherokee-ocoee-hiwassee@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/4/2012