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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| FY15 AP Controlled Burning | Decision Signed Date: 01/23/2015 |
| Forests | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Districts | Andrew Pickens Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |