Public comment period open for Foothills Parkway environmental assessment

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Tuesday, 30/07/2024

National Park Service (NPS) posted the Foothills Parkway Section 8D Environmental Assessment (EA) today for a 30-day public comment period ending Aug. 21.

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Forest Service enhances 128 plans with old growth protections

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Wednesday, 27/12/2023

The U.S. Forest Service has issued a proposal that would amend all 128 forest land management plans in its jurisdiction with language aimed at better maintaining, improving and expanding old-growth forests. 

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No county property for proposed Franklin Social District

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Wednesday, 29/11/2023

Without discussion or stated reasoning, Macon County commissioners decided not to allow Franklin to use county property for its proposed social district. 

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