Thin overly dense stands to increase wildlife habitat development, tree growth, forest health and to reduce susceptibility to southern pine beetle. Project area is approximately 7000 acres.
Location
Compartments 15, 16, 17, 18 and 39. The project area is located south of U.S. Highway 29 and Escambia County Road 11 and north of Forest Service Road 305.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/03/2019
2
Comment Period
01/29/2021
3
Objection Period Start
03/17/2021
4
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Wolf Pit Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/19/2021 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama |
| Districts | Conecuh Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 1 North, Range 13 East, Section 13-25 |