Project will use mechanical mulching on approx. 228 acres and chainsaw felling on approx. 167 acres to control woody understory particularly Virginia Pine regeneration in the Wade 3&4 units, to restore the native longleaf ecosystem.
Location
In Vicinity of Duck Nest Hunt Camp on road FDR 651 and along FDR 642 and 642C
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/21/2009
2
Comment Period
10/21/2009
3
Decision
01/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Final Wade Mechanical Fuels Midstory | Decision Signed Date: 01/24/2010 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama |
| Districts | Talladega Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T18S, R8E Sect 6&7; T21S, R6E Sect 6; T17S, R8E Sect 29,30,31,32 |