Environmental Assessment Completed

Talladega Division New Prescribed Burn Units Environmental Assessment

National Forests in Alabama Cherokee; Clay; Cleburne; Talladega, Alabama Talladega Ranger District

Addition of 9900 acres to its prescribed burning program for fuel reduction, ecosystem restoration and wildlife habitat improvement

Location

A total of 10 new burn unit as show on associated maps

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/03/2014
2
Comment Period
07/03/2014
3
Objection Period Start
09/19/2017
4
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Talladega Division New Prescribed Burn Units FONSIDecision Signed Date: 11/20/2017
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsShoal Creek Ranger District; Talladega Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management