Decision Memo Completed

AP Fiscal Year 2015 Controlled Burning

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

Controlled burning on approximately 4500 acres in six different geographic areas to decrease the threat of wildfire by burning accumulated fuels and to increase plant and wildlife habitat diversity.

Location

Six different geographic areas across the Andrew Pickens Ranger District landscape (see project map).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/03/2014
2
Decision
01/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
FY15 AP Controlled BurningDecision Signed Date: 01/23/2015
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsAndrew Pickens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management