Environmental Assessment Completed

Pipeline Northwest Restoration Plan

National Forests in Alabama Bibb; Hale; Tuscaloosa, Alabama Oakmulgee Ranger District

The EA provides analysis proposed to build a more resilient landscape capable of naturally absorbing natural events such as severe weather, fire and insect infestations. Actions will enhance the ecological function of natural stands.

Location

The Pipeline NW Restoration Plan area consists of 8,783 acres of NFS lands located in the northwest portion of the TNF, Oakmulgee District in Bibb, Tuscaloosa and Hale Counties in Alabama.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/05/2015
2
Comment Period
06/18/2015
3
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Pipeline Northwest Restoration PlanDecision Signed Date: 08/11/2015
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsOakmulgee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementForest productsRecreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management