The project addresses areas near Oakmulgee Creek that was impacted by a tornado for restoration and for improving forest health through reducing insect threats and increasing resiliency to insect and diseases, and reducing heavy and hazardous fuel.
Location
Oakmulgee Creek watershed about 8 miles west of Maplesville, AL and south of Hwy 183.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/26/2021
2
Comment Period
06/02/2021
3
Decision
10/2021 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2021 (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; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Oakmulgee Creek Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 10/29/2021 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama |
| Districts | Oakmulgee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Multiple sections in T20N, R10E and R11E and T21N, R10E and R11E. |