Decision Memo Completed

Longleaf Pine Handplanting in Tornado Salvage Areas 2012

National Forests in Alabama Hale, Alabama Oakmulgee Ranger District

This project includes handplanting seedlings to restore native longleaf pine to approximately 378 acres previously damaged by a tornado in April of 2011.

Location

Project is located in Compartments 40, 52, and 53, Oakmulgee RD, Talladega NF, Hale County, AL.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/14/2012
2
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Longleaf Pine Handplanting in Tornado Salvage Areas 2012Decision Signed Date: 02/14/2012
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsOakmulgee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 1, 2, 9, 10, and 11; T22N; R6E
Vegetation management (other than forest products)