Fiscal Year 2024 Prescribed Fire Project
The Fiscal Year 2024 Prescribed Fire Project would conduct prescribed fire on 41,919 acres on 28 burn units: 15 burn units on the Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger District and 13 burn units on the Tellico Ranger District.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located in multiple locations in Polk and Monroe Counties in Tennessee
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/11/2023 |
| Decision | 11/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2023 (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:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
FY Prescribed Fire Project- Tellico
Decision Signed Date: 11/17/2023
Forests:
Cherokee National Forest
Districts:
Ocoee - Hiwassee Ranger District; Tellico Ranger District
States:
Tennessee
Counties:
Monroe; Polk
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Justin Feeman
3171 Hwy. 64
Benton, TN 37307
423-397-8405
justin.feeman@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/12/2024