Fisher Creek Quarry
Status
The Fisher Creek Quarry, LLC property is composed of approximately 84 acres of forested land in the Georgia Piedmont. Located in Pickens County, it is just east of the small town of Talking Rock and north of the town of Jasper. It is within about an hour’s drive of the northern suburbs of Atlanta. The easement protects a natural viewshed along State Highway 136.
The Property is within the high priority Talking Rock Creek Watershed and is proximal to a number of existing protected easement tracts. The Property includes State Wildlife Action Plan significant habitats, small wetlands, forests, and a creek corridor. Furthermore, the easement lands will offer protected habitat about 6 air miles from Chattahoochee National Forest and 7 ½ air miles from Amicalola Falls State Park.
Project Details
Location: | Pickens County, Georgia |
Type: | Conservation Easement Protection |
Size: | 90 Acres |
HUC: | Coosa River Basin - 03150102 |
Protection Type: | Preservation |
Protection Area: | 83 Acres |
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