Environmental Assessment Completed

Conecuh National Forest Prescribe Burning Program

National Forests in Alabama Covington; Escambia, Alabama Conecuh Ranger District

The Forest Service would continue the maintenance and restoration of the fire-dependent ecosystem of the Conecuh National Forest by implementing a systematic controlled burning regime that would treat each area at least twice over the next few years.

Location

Conecuh National Forest lands located in Covington and Escambia counties in Alabama

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/19/2012
2
Comment Period
06/19/2012
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Conecuh National Forest Prescribed Burning ProgramDecision Signed Date: 12/21/2012 Legal Notice Date: 12/22/2012
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsConecuh Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management