Decision Memo Completed

Prescribe Burning Next 5-10 Years

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Habersham; Rabun; Stephens, Georgia Chattooga River Ranger District

The purpose of this project is for prescribed burning to enhance forest health, recover rare species, improve wildlife habitat diversity, restore bogs and to reduce hazardous fuels accumulations on approximately 14,410 acres on National Forest land.

Location

Habersham, Rabun and Stephens Counties, Georgia

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/12/2010
2
Comment Period
08/06/2010
3
Decision
12/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Prescribe Burning Next 5-10 YearsDecision Signed Date: 12/29/2010
ForestsChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
DistrictsChattooga River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants