The Forest Service is proposing to enhance and maintain the development 577 acres of the fire dependent pine-grassland ecosystem by removing un-merchantable hardwood and thinning off site pines.
Location
Vicinity of Coleman Lake area along Forest Service roads; 500, 540, 548, 549
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/19/2012
2
Comment Period
11/19/2012
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2012 (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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| 2013 Midstory Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/20/2012 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama |
| Districts | Shoal Creek Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | SEC 13, 15, 24, 25, TWN 14 S, RNG 10 E, & SEC 19, 20, 30, TWN 14 S, RNG 11E |