Decision Memo Completed

Bankhead National Forest Commercial Thinning Project Compt. 32, 37, & 38

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

Commercial thinning of 63 acres in Management Compartments 32, 37 and 38 to improve and maintain the health of three loblolly pine stands, reduce the risk of SPB infestation, and facilitate restoration of native forest communities.

Location

Management Compartments 32, 37 and 38 in Moreland and Pine Torch Communities, Bankhead National Forest, Alabama

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/04/2010
2
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Upper Brushy Stewardship Project, Commercial Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/29/2011
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsBankhead Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 18, T9S, R7W and Sections 20 & 21, T8S, R7W
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)