A wildland fire in June, 2011 damaged and killed trees in two stands. Portions of these stands would be harvested to prevent insect build-up, reduce residual smoke from future prescribed burning in the area and to recover any value in the trees.
Location
Compartment 15, stands 9 and 10
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/25/2011
2
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Wedboo Fire Salvage | Decision Signed Date: 09/12/2011 |
| Forests | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Districts | Francis Marion Ranger District |