Decision Memo Completed

Brushy Branch Timber Thinning: Forest Compartments 55, 56, and 72

National Forests in Florida Baker, Florida Osceola Ranger District

Timber Thinning in slash pine plantations and mixed longleaf pine/slash pine stands to improve conditions for herbaceous groundcover and to restore wildlife habitat.

Location

The project site occurs in Forest Compartments 55, 56, and 72 in the east-central portion of the Osceola NF.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/11/2018
2
Decision
02/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Brushy Branch Timber Thinning: Forest Compartments 55, 56, and 72Decision Signed Date: 02/14/2019
ForestsNational Forests In Florida
DistrictsOsceola Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants