The Forest Service proposes to reduce the undesirable mid-story of approximately 47 stands classified as oak or oak-pine forest type. Currently, these stands have very dense mid-story canopies of undesirable hardwood stems.
Location
Fannin, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Rabun, Towns, Union, White and Whitfield Counties, Georgia
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/05/2011
2
Comment Period
07/26/2011
3
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2011 (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 |
| FY 11-12 Hardwood Mid-story Control Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/18/2011 |
| Forests | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests |
| Districts | Conasauga Ranger District; Blueridge Ranger District; Chattooga River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |