Decision Memo Completed

Conecuh Mechanical Fuels Reduction and Wildlife Habitat Improvement

National Forests in Alabama Covington; Escambia, Alabama Conecuh Ranger District

Mechanically reduce the density and continuity of small diameter vegetation (woody stems) on approximately 300 acres to lower the risk of catastrophic wildfires and improve wildlife habitat.

Location

Conecuh National Fuels

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/18/2009
2
Decision
01/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
CNF Hazardous Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/12/2010
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsConecuh Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management