Decision Memo Completed

2024 Oakmulgee Southern Pine Beetle HFRA

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

Propose treatment of at-risk pine stands to reduce susceptibility of southern pine beetle infestation, and to restore these stands to the desired future condition.

Location

Majority of the areas are south of US Highway 82, State Highway 183, and west of Bibb County Road 29.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/24/2024
2
Comment Period
03/26/2024
3
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
2024 Oakmulgee Southern Pine Beetle HFRADecision Signed Date: 07/11/2024
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsOakmulgee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)