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 Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| 2017 Forest Health CE | Decision Signed Date: 03/26/2018 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama |
| Districts | Bankhead Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |