Decision Memo Completed

Iredell Thinning Project

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

Thin approximately 2,766 acres of loblolly pine and loblolly pine removal on approximately 44 acres for hardwood conversion. Herbicide would be used to control early pioneering species in both the thin and pine removal stands.

Location

Management Compartments: 248,258,260,275-278,280-282,287,297-300,349 and 354.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/06/2019
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Iredell Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/03/2019
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsLong Cane Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management