Environmental Assessment Completed

2026 Southern Pine Beetle and Natural Disaster Restoration

National Forests in Alabama Bibb; Chilton; Dallas; Hale; Perry; Tuscaloosa, Alabama Oakmulgee Ranger District

Rapid treatment of up to 3,000 acres annually of damaged areas via commercial and non-commercial timber removal to improve the ability of the district to respond quickly and efficiently to issues created by natural disaster and forest health events.

Location

South of U.S. Highway 82, east and west of Highway 5, north and south of Highway 25, west of Highway 22, east and west of Highway 219 and north and southeast of Highway 183.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
12/15/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date
4/20/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Decision Signed Date4/20/2026
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants