The Forest Service is proposing a habitat restoration and fuels management project on the Apalachicola National Forest. Activities would include thinning, modified group selection, shelterwood cuts, clearcuts and timber stand improvement.
Objections will be accepted only from those who have previously submitted specific, timely written comments regarding the proposed project during scoping or other designated opportunities for public comment. Issues raised in objections must be based on previously submitted timely, specific written comments regarding the proposed project unless based on new information arising after designated comment opportunities 36 CFR 218.8(c). Objections must be filed to the reviewing officer in writing. Hand-delivered objections must be received within normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am to 4:00pm on Fridays, closed on Federal holidays. Objections may be submitted online by following the link above to the project webpage. Select the “comment/object to project” button to enter your objection. Objections received in response to this solicitation, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record for this project. Your objections should contain the following: 1.) Name, address, and (if possible) telephone number 2.) Title of the proposal on which objection is being submitted 3.) A description of those aspects of the proposed action that the objector takes issue with 4.) Suggested remedies. Objections can also be mailed to the District Ranger Arvind Bhuta, Apalachicola National Forest, 57 Taff Drive, Crawfordville, FL 32327. For more information on this proposal contact Ace Haddock at 850-926-3561
The form below can be used to submit your comments to the responsible project official.
National Forests have the option to post comments for public viewing on this web site via a public reading room. Active reading rooms allow the public to read or download your letter, including your contact information. If this project has an active reading room, a link labeled “Public Comment Reading Room” will appear on the main project page. The agency may withhold letters containing proprietary information, sensitive cultural or habitat locations, profanity, etc. All letters, including those not posted, will be considered and included as part of the project record.
Disclaimer: All contact information is optional; however, anonymous comments will not provide standing to object.
