Decision Memo Completed

FY19 Conasauga Prescribed Burn Planning Project

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Fannin; Murray, Georgia Conasauga Ranger District

The CRD is proposing prescribed burning to reduce hazardous fuels accumulations. enhance forest health, improve wildlife habitat diversity, and benefit a rare plant population on approximately 2,991 acres of NF system land in Murray and Fanning Co.

Location

The project is located in Murray and Fannin Counties, Georgia.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/29/2018
2
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
FY19 Conasauga Prescribed Burn Planning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/04/2019
ForestsChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
DistrictsConasauga Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management