Decision Memo Completed

FY18 Dormant Season Prescribed Burn Planning and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project-BRRD

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Fannin; Gilmer; Lumpkin; Union, Georgia Blueridge Ranger District

This project burning would enhance forest health, improve wildlife habitat diversity and reduce hazardous fuels accumulation on approximately 3,108 acres of National Forest.

Location

Located on National Forest land and private lands, utilizing the Community Wildfire Protection Grant (CWPG).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/04/2017
2
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
FY18 Dormant Season Prescribed Burn Planning and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project - BRRDDecision Signed Date: 02/28/2018
ForestsChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
DistrictsBlueridge Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants