Decision Memo Completed

RENEW Mechanical Treatments

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Edgefield, South Carolina Long Cane Ranger District

Mechanical treatment of approximately 2,873 acres by mowing or mastication of understory and mid-story woody vegetation to improve vegetation conditions for wildlife, including protection of red-cockaded woodpecker clusters.

Location

Compartment 307, stands 1-6, 8-11, 13-14, 16-18, & 20. Compartment 308, stands 1-19, 21-24, 27, & 29-31. Compartment 309, stands 1-6. Compartment 310, stand 1. Compartment 311, Stands 1-5, 7-9, & 11.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/26/2019
2
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (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
RENEW Mechanical TreatmentsDecision Signed Date: 10/22/2019
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsLong Cane Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)