Mike,
Thanks for the alert you posted the other day. Just wanted you to know that I sent your original post to
County staff on Monday afternoon. Yesterday (Tuesday), I spoke with Chris Bird, EPD Director, whose staff
had been on site. An email response should be provided to the Commision, and I will send it to you when I
receive it.
Penny
----- Original Message -----
From: "Penelope Wheat"
Rick,
Monday afternoon (late) I inquired as to the alleged cutting of cypress trees adjacent to Newnan's Lake,
and today I have received additional calls about this issue.
It would seem that a permit would be required to cut the trees in this swamp. Has one been obtained? Has
anyone yet determined the appropriate buffer required to protect the eagle's nests in or adjacent to the
Newnan's Lake? Isn't there some language in the County plan that protects shorelines from such
disturbance?
It also appears that perhaps this is actually a wetland associated with Paynes Prairie, which is an
Outstanding Florida Water OFW). Though I cannot pinpoint the exact locations, I recall that there are some
culverts in this area which lead to Paynes Prairie. Also, I seem to recall, in discussion about Best
Management Practices (BMPs) for silviculture, that there is something about a primary zone around OFW's
which is supposed to be a no-cut zone.
Can you answer these questions, and assist the Commission with the policy issues which surround this tree
cutting adjacent to Newnan's Lake and Paynes Prairie?
Thanks,
Penny
Subject: Fw: Destroying wetlands on LSD
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 17:14:30 -0500
Cc:
Rick,
The message below appeared on the townsquare listserve. Can you check into the concern
expressed about the trees being cut?
Thanks,
Penny