The purpose and need for this project is to reduce the competition in these stands for light and water resources and to decrease the susceptibility of these stands to pest epidemics, including Southern Pine Beetle.
Location
Chattooga, Floyd and Walker Counties, Georgia
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/04/2009
2
Comment Period
01/01/2010
3
Decision
02/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Pre-commercial Thinning - FY 2010 | Decision Signed Date: 02/04/2010 |
| Forests | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests |
| Districts | Conasauga Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |