Decision Memo Completed

2017 Forest Health Project Ivory Mountain

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

Promote resiliency of forest lands susceptible to disease and insect infestations by thinning overcrowded plantations and natural stands of longleaf, shortleaf, loblolly and mixed pine hardwood forest types.

Location

Ivory Mountain area south of Heflin.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/13/2017
2
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
2017 Forest Health Project Ivory MountainDecision Signed Date: 05/23/2017
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsShoal Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management