Proposing plant longleaf pine on 864 acres to replace pines in poorly stocked areas within RCW foraging areas. Sites would be prepared by mechanical site preparation, mowing and pushing, to reduce oak and off-site sand pine competition.
Location
Compartments 259, 260, 261, 266, 267, 288, and 289,. Located in the southeast part of the ONF north of SR 42. Also Compartment 43 in north central part of the ONF.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/03/2011
2
Decision
12/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| 2012 Longleaf Pine Planting in Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) Foraging Area | Decision Signed Date: 12/06/2011 |
| Forests | National Forests In Florida |
| Districts | Lake George Ranger District; Seminole Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Vicinity of T 17 S, R 27 , Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 10,11,12,13,14, and 15, and portions of T17SR28E, T14S, R28E and T13S, R25E. |