Proposed action of cut and leave midstory removal to restore open woodland conditions on 315 acres. The treatment areas are located within or adjacent to seven red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) clusters.
Location
Compartments 45, 49, 59 & 67 of the Talladega NF, Oakmulgee District ( Bibb County Alabama)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/04/2014
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Midstory Removal in RCW Habitat 2014 | Decision Signed Date: 04/16/2014 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama |
| Districts | Oakmulgee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |