Decision Memo Completed

Prescribed Fire CE

National Forests in Alabama Bibb; Chilton; Dallas; Hale; Perry; Tuscaloosa, Alabama Oakmulgee Ranger District

To prescribe burn approximately 37,000 acres on the Oakmulgee RD. This decision allow the maintenance of a fire return interval of 1- 4 years across the longleaf ecosystem.

Location

This project is across 21 compartments on the Oakmulgee Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/01/2017
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (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
Prescribed Fire CEDecision Signed Date: 08/03/2017
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsOakmulgee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management