Decision Memo Completed

Sumter Forest Plan Amendment on Red-cockaded Woodpecker

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Edgefield, South Carolina Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units

To address management of nesting and foraging habitat for red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW), an amendment to the land and resource management plan for the Sumter National Forest is needed.

Location

Sumter National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/18/2018
2
Comment Period
06/26/2018
3
Objection Period Start
08/09/2018
4
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Plan Amendment
Sumter Land Management Plan Amendment#2 Addition of Red-cockaded WoodpeckerDecision Signed Date: 10/01/2018 Legal Notice Date: 10/05/2018
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsLong Cane Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsLand management planning