Decision Memo Completed

Midstory Removal for RCW in the Highfield Area - 2015

National Forests in Alabama Bibb, Alabama Oakmulgee Ranger District

To restore open woodland conditions for the identified areas. A cut and leave treatment will be utilized, which entails a crew using chainsaws and brushcutters to fell and leave undesirable vegetation on the ground.

Location

Compartments 31, 32 and 44 and locally known as the Highfield area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/04/2015
2
Decision
12/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Midstory Removal for RCW in the Highfield Area - 2015Decision Signed Date: 12/16/2015
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsOakmulgee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management