Thinning these over-crowded stands would improve forest health, allowing them to become more resilient to insect and disease and would improve wildlife habitat.
Location
Chattooga County, Georgia
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/29/2010
2
Comment Period
04/23/2010
3
Decision
10/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2011 (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 |
| Narrows Pine Thinning | Decision Signed Date: 10/28/2010 |
| Forests | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests |
| Districts | Conasauga Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |