Decision Memo Completed

2013 Midstory Project

National Forests in Alabama Cleburne, Alabama Shoal Creek Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
2013 Midstory ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/20/2012
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsShoal Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSEC 13, 15, 24, 25, TWN 14 S, RNG 10 E, & SEC 19, 20, 30, TWN 14 S, RNG 11E
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management