Decision Memo Completed

Kelly Road Wildfire Salvage

National Forests in Florida Columbia, Florida Osceola Ranger District

This wildfire was one of three that started as lightning strikes on June 6, 2011 under extreme drought conditions; these fires were grouped as the Impassable Bay Complex 2011. Most of the area had young slash pine or newly planted longleaf pine.

Location

In the recently acquired area known as Sandlin Bay; activities under the CE will occur west of Forest Road 291, and south of 291-D.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/08/2011
2
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
Kelly Road Fire Salvage SaleDecision Signed Date: 08/04/2011
ForestsNational Forests In Florida
DistrictsOsceola Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)