Decision Memo Completed

2017 Forest Health CE

National Forests in Alabama Lawrence; Winston, Alabama Bankhead Ranger District

Commercially thin unthinned southern yellow pine stands in order reduce the risk of damage by southern pine beetles, improve wildlife habitat, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and restore area to their desired future condition.

Location

Bankhead National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/06/2017
2
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2017 Forest Health CEDecision Signed Date: 03/26/2018
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsBankhead Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)