Decision Memo Completed

Aerial Seeding on the Enoree Ranger District

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

Enoree Ranger District, Sumter National Forest is proposing to seed approx. 1,700 acres across regeneration units in Laurens, Newberry, and Union County, South Carolina. The proposal involves broadcast spreading seed by helicopter (aerial seeding)

Location

Laurens, Newberry and Union Counties, South Carolina

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/12/2013
2
Comment Period
02/13/2013
3
Decision
04/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Scenery Management
Aerial Seeding on the Enoree Ranger DistrictDecision Signed Date: 04/12/2013
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsEnoree Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionCompartments 43, 44, 60, 64, 65, 84, 88, 93, 94, 95, 96, 98, 106, 107, 133, 134
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Grazing management