Restoration of Dry Forest Communities on the South Zone of the Cherokee National Forest
To implement management actions to restore "departed" plant communities found within "dry" forest types to their ecological potential. A variety of activities may be used such as: prescribed fire, herbicides, and mechanical and manual treatments.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Entire SZ of the CNF.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/25/2019 |
| Comment Period | 05/01/2019 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/10/2019 |
| Decision | 09/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2019 (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:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
DN for Rest Dry Forest Communities South Zone
Decision Signed Date: 09/11/2019
Forests:
Cherokee National Forest
Districts:
Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District; Tellico Ranger District
States:
Tennessee
Counties:
McMinn; Monroe; Polk
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Mark Pistrang
250 Ranger Station Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
423-476-9757
sm.fs.r8chertelcom@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/18/2019