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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Prescribe Burning Next 5-10 Years | Decision Signed Date: 12/29/2010 |
| Forests | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests |
| Districts | Chattooga River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |