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 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); Special Area Management |
| Swamp Chestnut Oak Orchard Mastication | Decision Signed Date: 07/16/2015 |
| Forests | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Districts | Francis Marion Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |