Decision Memo Completed

Prescribed Burning and Commercial Thinning in the Enoree Ranger District

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Union, South Carolina Enoree Ranger District

Initiate prescription burning on a periodic basis on 312 acres in compartment 63, stands 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 20 in Union County, South Carolina. In addition, the district proposes to conduct thinning on 26 acres in compartment 63, Stand 11.

Location

R8, Francis Marion-Sumter National Forest, Enoree Ranger District, Union County, South Carolina

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/14/2011
2
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Decision Memo, Prescribed Burn and Commercial ThinningDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2011
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsEnoree Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionCompartment 63, Stands 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 20.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementForest products