Commercially thin 71 stands (2692 acres) of overstocked loblolly pine stands in the Rush/Brushy watershed. The project purpose is to restore native sytems to improve function and resiliency; improve fire regime condition class and wildlife habitat.
Location
Bankhead National Forest, Rush/Brushy Watershed
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/14/2012
2
Comment Period
04/28/2012
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Green) |
| Rush-Brushy Commercial Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/25/2012 Legal Notice Date: 09/29/2012 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama |
| Districts | Bankhead Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T8S, R6W; T8S, R7W; T9S, R7W; T9S R6W; T8S, R8W; T7S, R8W |