Environmental Assessment Completed

Francis Marion Wetland Restoration Project

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Berkeley; Charleston, South Carolina Francis Marion Ranger District

We propose mechanical and chemical treatments to reduce woody encroachment into Carolina bays and depressional wetlands across the Francis Marion.

Location

Project includes all ephemeral wetlands district-wide and adjacent upland areas 100-meters from the wetland edge.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/15/2022
2
Comment Period
01/11/2023
3
Objection Period Start
03/25/2023
4
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Francis Marion Wetland Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2023
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsFrancis Marion Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants