Whigg Meadow Red Spruce Planting
Red spruce trees would be spot planted by hand in an approximately 1,600 ac area. Planting will occur generally above 4,000 feet elevation and in locations with dead or dying hemlock or north facing slopes. Mechanical release would occur as needed.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Whigg Meadow Vicinity
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/03/2017 |
| Decision | 10/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2017 (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:
Tellico Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Whigg Meadow Red Spruce Planting
Decision Signed Date: 10/20/2017
Forests:
Cherokee National Forest
Districts:
Tellico Ranger District
States:
Tennessee
Counties:
Monroe
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Janan Hay
250 Ranger Station Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
423-253-8405
fs-comments-southern-cherokee-tellico@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 10/26/2017