Decision Memo Completed

Shortleaf Progeny Thinning

National Forests in North Carolina Davidson; Montgomery, North Carolina Uwharrie Ranger District

The proposed action is to commerically thin three shortleaf progeny tests to reduce stand basal areas to improve stand health and vigor, increase diameter growth, seed production and reduce the risk of southern pine beetle infestations.

Location

Twenty miles northwest of the town of Troy, NC

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/18/2012
2
Comment Period
04/18/2012
3
Decision
09/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Shortleaf Progeny Test ThinningDecision Signed Date: 09/25/2012
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsUwharrie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionCompartments 10, 11 and 12, Montgomery and Davidson counties
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products