The Forest Service proposes to change the site preparation method from herbicide to mechanical in two stands that were approved in previous separate Environmental Assessments.
Location
Compartment 205 stand 88 is located in Leon County approximately 10 miles west of Tallahassee, south of Highway 20. Compartment 310 stand 82 is located in Wakulla County adjacent Highway 375.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/26/2013
2
Comment Period
02/27/2013
3
Decision
06/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Mechanical Site Prep | Decision Signed Date: 06/10/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/12/2013 |
| Forests | National Forests In Florida |
| Districts | Wakulla Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Stand 88 of Compartment 205 is located in Section 1 of Township 1 South; Range 2 West. Stand 82 of Compartment 310 is located in Section 18 of Township 3 South; Range 4 West |