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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is located approximately 18 miles east of Tellico Plains, TN in Monroe County.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/16/2025 |
| Comment Period | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Tellico Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Cherokee National Forest
Districts:
Tellico Ranger District
States:
Tennessee
Counties:
Monroe
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Justin Feeman
250 Ranger Station Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
423-397-8405
justin.feeman@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/16/2025