Decision Memo Completed

Shoal Creek Healthy Forest Project

National Forests in Alabama Calhoun; Clay; Cleburne, Alabama Shoal Creek Ranger District

Thinning of overstocked plantations to reduce southern pine beetle threat

Location

Shoal Creek Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/14/2016
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Shoal Creek Health Forest Restoration Act ThinningDecision Signed Date: 04/20/2016
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsShoal Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementForest products