Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

2026 Talladega Creek Vegetation Management

National Forests in Alabama Talladega, Alabama Talladega Ranger District

Proposed treatment areas for the Talladega Creek project. The proposal includes Clearcuts, thinning, prescribed fire, planting longleaf pine in areas at risk or affected by SPB. The project area is approximately 3000 acres in size.

Location

East of Hwy 77, North of Horn Valley county Rd

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
3/12/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionSection 603 of HFRA (16 U.S.C. 6591b)
Climate change adaptationForest productsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants