Childers Creek River Cane Restoration
Currently the area is being treated for NNIS. Once the treated is completed it is proposed to use a combination of mechanical treatments(girdling, felling) and fire to create more favorable habitat conditions for the existing river cane to expand.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Childers Creek Road approximately .5 mile east of Hwy 30 at the Childers Creek parking area( fishing access point on the Hiwassee River).
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/08/2019 |
| Decision | 07/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2019 (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:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Childers Creek River Cane Restoration
Decision Signed Date: 07/22/2019
Forests:
Cherokee National Forest
Districts:
Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District
States:
Tennessee
Counties:
Polk
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Janan Hay
3171 Hwy. 64
Benton, TN 37307
423-253-8405
fs-comments-southern-cherokee-ocoee-hiwassee@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/22/2019