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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel 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 Thinning | Decision Signed Date: 09/28/2011 |
| Forests | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Districts | Enoree Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Compartment 63, Stands 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 20. |