Decision Memo Completed

FY 16 Pre-commercial Thinning

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Edgefield; Greenwood; McCormick; Saluda, South Carolina Long Cane Ranger District

Pre-commercial thin approximately 820 acres of predominantly loblolly pine saplings on a 10'X10' residual tree spacing.

Location

Management Compartments:265,270-273,275,279-280 and 352

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/19/2016
2
Decision
05/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
FY 16 Pre-commercial ThinningDecision Signed Date: 05/26/2016
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsLong Cane Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)