The project would commercially harvest approximately 2,970 acres of timber to improve forest health and lower the risk of a southern pine beetle outbreak.
Location
The Cainhoy project area is in Berkeley County, SC within the Francis Marion National Forest. The project area stretches north and east to United Road, south to Halfway Creek Road, and west to Cainhoy Road within the community of Huger
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/20/2025
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Cainhoy Forest Health Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/28/2025 |
| Forests | Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests |
| Districts | Francis Marion Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |