Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

2026 Bankhead Forest Health

National Forests in Alabama Lawrence; Winston, Alabama Bankhead Ranger District

To view documents related to this project, copy and paste this link https://usfs-public.box.com/s/3q7abbnnfkh7ob6p12xkvct89164bklu. Manage southern yellow pine stands to reduce the risk of insect damage, catastrophic wildfire, improve wildlife habitat and restore areas to desired future conditions.

Location

Bankhead National Forest

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
5/4/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionSection 603 of HFRA (16 U.S.C. 6591b)
Vegetation management (other than forest products)