The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to remove dead and dying trees along approximately 10.5 miles of highway and powerline rights-of-way in Covington County. The total acreage is less than 30 acres.
Location
Along several highways and powerlines across the Conecuh National Forest-the main highways includes Alabama Highway 55, Alabama Highway 137, County Roads 2,3,4 and 51, and Giles Road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/03/2023
2
Comment Period
04/28/2023
3
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13); 32.12 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(11) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| FY2023 Hazard Tree Removal along Highways and Powerlines | Decision Signed Date: 08/28/2023 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama |
| Districts | Conecuh Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |