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 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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| RENEW Mechanical Treatments | Decision Signed Date: 10/22/2019 |
| Forests | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Districts | Long Cane Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |