Decision Memo Completed

Fiscal Year 2013 Controlled Burning Proposal

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Oconee, South Carolina Andrew Pickens Ranger District

The Forest Service proposes controlled burns on approximately 4,710 acres. The district plans to burn these areas every 2-3 years. Both dormant and growing season burns would be done.

Location

Proposed prescribed burn areas are located in six different areas on the district.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/04/2012
2
Comment Period
06/04/2012
3
Decision
10/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Fiscal Year 2013 Controlled BurningDecision Signed Date: 10/03/2012 Legal Notice Date: 10/05/2012
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsAndrew Pickens Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants