Stands found in Hidden Creek were once cleared to harvest timber products and then planted back to loblolly pine. Today, these stands are very dense and over crowed which leads to competition among the trees for water and nutrients.
Location
Gordon County, Georgia
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/29/2012
2
Comment Period
11/23/2012
3
Decision
03/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2014 (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; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Hidden Creek Pine Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/14/2014 |
| Forests | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests |
| Districts | Conasauga Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |