The Blue Ridge RD is proposing prescribed burning to enhance forest health, improve wildlife habitat diversity and reduce hazardous fuels accumulations on approximately 6,999 acres of National Forest system land.
Location
Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin and Union Counties, GA
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/16/2012
2
Comment Period
08/31/2012
3
Decision
02/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2013 (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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| FY 13 Dormant Season Prescribed Burning | Decision Signed Date: 02/01/2013 |
| Forests | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests |
| Districts | Blueridge Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |