Decision Memo Completed

Upper Brushy #2 Stewardship Project - Midstory Removal

National Forests in Alabama Lawrence; Winston, Alabama Bankhead Ranger District

Treatment of midstory for fuels management, wildlife management, and restoration of woodland DFCs. Thinning loblolly pine stands for forest health and restoration objectives.

Location

S 3,5,6,7,8,9,15,16,17 of T9S, R7W and S 20, 29, 34 of T8S, R7W

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/05/2007
2
Comment Period
03/04/2009
3
Decision
04/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
UB 2 - Midstory RemovalDecision Signed Date: 04/24/2009 Legal Notice Date: 04/29/2009
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsBankhead Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionS 3,5,6,7,8,9,15,16,17 of T9S, R7W and S 20, 29, 34 of T8S, R7W
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)