Decision Memo Completed

Forest plan amendment #4 expanding woodland management on the Long Cane Ranger District

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

We are proposing to amend the Sumter Forest Plan to convert approximately 5,600 acres to the Woodland and Grassland/Savanna Habitats management prescription

Location

The proposed changes to the management prescriptions are specific to over 5,600 acres located in Compartments 309 to 311 and 320 to 324 in the southern portion of the Long Cane Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/17/2020
2
Comment Period
07/17/2020
3
Objection Period Start
11/23/2020
4
Decision
02/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2021 (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
Decision Memo,Forest Plan Amendment #4, Management of Woodland HabitatDecision Signed Date: 02/17/2021
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsLong Cane Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planning