Southern Region Caves and Mine Closures
The purpose of the action is to close caves and mines to minimize the transmission potential of white nose syndrome and for the protection of associated wildlife species.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
National Forest Systems lands: KY, VA, TN, NC, SC, MS, AL, GA, FL, LA, TX, AR, OK
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/02/2014 |
| Decision | 06/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2014 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
R8 - Southern Region All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Population Enhancements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Southern Region Caves and Abandoned Underground Mine Closures
Decision Signed Date: 06/02/2014
Forests:
National Forests in Alabama; Daniel Boone National Forest; Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests; Cherokee National Forest; National Forests In Florida; Kisatchie National Forest; National Forests In Mississippi; George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; Ouachita National Forest; Ozark-St. Francis National Forests; National Forests In North Carolina; Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests; National Forests In Texas; Savannah River Natural Resource Management and Research Insititute; Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Districts:
National Forests in Alabama All Units; Daniel Boone National Forest All Units; Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units; Cherokee National Forest All Units; National Forests In Florida All Units; Kisatchie National Forest All Units; National Forests In Mississippi All Units; George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units; Ouachita National Forest All Units; Ozark-St. Francis National Forest All Units; National Forests In North Carolina All Units; Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units; National Forests In Texas All Units; Savannah River Natural Resource Management and Res All Units; Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area All Units
States:
Alabama; Arkansas; Florida; Georgia; Kentucky; Louisiana; Mississippi; North Carolina; Oklahoma; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Virginia; West Virginia
Counties:
Cherokee; Covington; Hale; Lawrence; Macon; Lake; Okaloosa; Santa Rosa; Chattooga; Murray; Oglethorpe; Jackson; Morgan; Whitley; Natchitoches; Vernon; Winn; Chickasaw; Pontotoc; Craven; Randolph; Berkeley; Edgefield; Newberry; Cocke; Monroe; Unicoi; Angelina; Nacogdoches; San Augustine; Ashley; Benton; Montgomery; Botetourt; Charlotte; Roanoke; Shenandoah; Roanoke
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Dennis Krusac
1720 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-347-4338
dkrusac@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/3/2014