The primary objective of this project is to restore and maintain native forest communities, reduce stand density in pine and pine-oak stands to improve forest health, expand prescribed fire use, and enhance terrestrial and aquatic habitat diversity.
Location
Chestnut Mountain is located in Gordon and Whitfield Counties west of Resaca.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/16/2025
2
Decision
05/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests |
| Districts | Conasauga Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |