Controlled burn today on up to 1600 acres near Cornelia

Today the Chattooga River Ranger District is applying prescribed fire to an area located approximately four miles east of Cornelia in the Georgia Mountain Orchard area.

Depending on conditions, this #GoodFire could consist of up to 1,600 acres.

Objectives include hazardous fuel reduction, healthy forest restoration, and wildlife habitat improvement.

Map of the prescribed burn area Tuesday, April 13. (Source: USFS)

Contact the Chattooga River Ranger District at (706) 754-6221 for more information.