Decision Memo Completed

Guerin Creek Salt Marsh/Ecological Restoration on the Francis Marion National Forest

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Charleston, South Carolina Francis Marion Ranger District

This project would restore seven acres of tidal salt marsh that was furrowed to grow a loblolly pine plantation. The project would remove the loblolly pine trees and return the land to its original elevation below the mean high water for the area.

Location

Compartment 214 Stand 35 along Guerin Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/03/2014
2
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Guerin Creek Salt Marsh/Ecological Restoration on the Francis Marion National ForestDecision Signed Date: 07/17/2014
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsFrancis Marion Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)