The Cherokee National Forest is located in Eastern Tennessee and stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the North Carolina border. The 640,000-acre forest is the largest tract of public land in Tennessee. It lies in the heart of the Southern Appalachian mountain range, one of the world's most diverse areas. ![More.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090827151257im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/global-websites/images/buttons/more.gif)
Current Events
New Tellico District Ranger
CLEVELAND, TN --- May 26, 2009 … Cherokee National Forest Supervisor, Tom Speaks recently announced the arrival of Katherine Foster as the new Tellico District Ranger. Ms. Foster transferred to the Cherokee National Forest from the Manti La Sal National Forest in Utah where she served as the Forest Hydrologist.
FOREST SERVICE CLOSES CAVES AND MINES TO PROTECT BATS IN SOUTHEAST
ATLANTA – Most caves and mines on National Forests in the southeastern United States are being closed for one year in an effort to protect bats, according to Regional Forester Liz Agpaoa.
“We are working to stop the uncontrolled spread of White Nose Syndrome (WNS) among bat species,” she said. “The closures will allow scientists and land managers time to work together and study the fungus, learn how it spreads and how to best address it.” Cherokee NF Info 5/21/2009 Briefing 5/15/2009
National Forest Resource Advisory Committee
CLEVELAND , TN – May 15, 2009… The Forest Service, USDA continues to seek applicants for a National Forest Resource Advisory in east Tennessee.
New Fire Prevention Website
This site is designed for homeowners, public land visitors, wildfire prevention professionals, volunteers, and others. It is filled with information on where the big fires are burning throughout the nation, what the wildfire severity level is in your state, rules and regulations for burning debris in your state, and how to protect your home against wildfire. It tells you about educational materials that are available in the arena of fire prevention, the Wildland Urban Interface, Smokey Bear, and Woodsy Owl.
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Safety In Bear Country
The Cherokee National Forest is home to about 1,500 black bears, but only a few lucky visitors will catch a glimpse of one of these reclusive animals. ![More.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090827151257im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/global-websites/images/buttons/more.gif)
Current Conditions
Safety Alerts, Fires, Advisories, Closures, and Restrictions - updated 05/08/2008 ![More.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090827151257im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/global-websites/images/buttons/more.gif)
Ocoee & Hiwassee Rivers CMP
This Corridor Management Plan (CMP) lays out the goals, strategies, and responsibilities
for conserving and enhancing the most valuable qualities of the Ocoee and Hiwassee River
Corridors. It is an interagency... ![More.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090827151257im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/global-websites/images/buttons/more.gif)
Motor Vehicle Use Map
The Forest Service released the final rule for managing recreational Off Highway Vehicle use on the National Forests in November 2005. The Rule provides a framework for each National Forest to identify and designate roads, trails, and areas suitable for motorized use, and prohibits use of motor vehicles off the designated system. ![More.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090827151257im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/global-websites/images/buttons/more.gif)
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