Decision Memo Completed

Noncommercial Thinning on the Ocala National Forest

National Forests in Florida Lake; Marion; Putnam, Florida Seminole Ranger District

Noncomercially thin about 1,600 acres of longleaf pine plantations using hand tools, chainsaws, and mechanical mowers.

Location

In overstocked longleaf pine plantations in Longleaf Islands, Church Lake, and north of Paisley, Florida.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/16/2012
2
Comment Period
05/16/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Non-Commercial Thinning on teh Ocala National ForestDecision Signed Date: 07/09/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/10/2012
ForestsNational Forests In Florida
DistrictsLake George Ranger District; Seminole Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants