Treat approximately 490 acres of midstory vegetation in longleaf pine stands currently used by red-cockaded woodpeckers (RCW) as either nesting or foraging habitat. Treatment areas are located within or adjacent to 13 active RCW clusters.
Location
Hale and Bibb County, Alabama
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/03/2013
2
Comment Period
06/26/2013
3
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (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 | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Midstory Removal in Longleaf Pine Stands (Compt. 23/24) | Decision Signed Date: 07/26/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/26/2013 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama |
| Districts | Oakmulgee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |