Decision Memo Completed

AP Forest Health Thinning

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Oconee, South Carolina Andrew Pickens Ranger District

The Forest Service is considering a project that would include a mix of commercial and non-commercial thinning silvicuture activities on approximately 2,000 acres of National Forest.

Location

Project area is dispersed throughout the Andrew Pickens District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/27/2024
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (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
AP Forest Health ThinningDecision Signed Date: 03/03/2025
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsAndrew Pickens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)