Decision Memo Completed

Bankhead National Forest Midstory Removal Compts. 31 & 38

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

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 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
Midstory Removal Project, Compartments 31 & 38Decision Signed Date: 03/08/2011
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsBankhead Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 9 & 16, T9S, R7W and Sections 16, 17, 20 & 21, T8S, R7W
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management