Decision Memo Completed

Swamp Chestnut Oak Orchard Mastication

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

Masticate understory vegetation and undesirable midstory (hardwoods and pines) to improve growing conditions for swamp chestnut crop trees. Preexisting slash, including tops, limbs, and logs would also be treated. Treatment area is 7.2acres

Location

Francis Marion National Forest, Francis Marion Ranger District, Berkeley County, SC

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/26/2015
2
Decision
07/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2015 (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); Special Area Management
Swamp Chestnut Oak Orchard MasticationDecision Signed Date: 07/16/2015
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsFrancis Marion Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management