Decision Memo Completed

Bankhead National Forest-Wildlife Habitat Improvement-Loblolly Pine Stand Thinning

National Forests in Alabama Winston, Alabama Bankhead Ranger District

Commercial thinning of loblolly pine stands in Compartment 148, Stand 17 and Stand 23.

Location

Bankhead National Forest, Black Pond Community, Management Compartment 148

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/14/2011
2
Comment Period
04/28/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Compartment 148 Commercial Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2012 Legal Notice Date: 06/09/2012
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsBankhead Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 17 and 20, T11S, R8W
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants