Conduct midstory removal on 344 acres (3 areas) to improve wildlife and native plant habitat and facilitate restoration of fire adapted woodlands. Midstory removal will use mechanical equipment and hand tools to cut brush and trees up to 6" DBH.
Location
Upper Brushy Watershed, Management Compartments 31 and 38
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/04/2010
2
Decision
03/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Midstory Removal Project, Compartments 31 & 38 | Decision Signed Date: 03/08/2011 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama |
| Districts | Bankhead Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 9 & 16, T9S, R7W and Sections 16, 17, 20 & 21, T8S, R7W |