Vegetation management to restore ecological resilience longleaf and shortleaf forested systems on the Big Oak Project area using thinning, shelterwood, clearcut with reserves, herbicide management of mesics, and installation of a vaulted toilet
Location
West of Edwardsville along the FS548 corridor.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/05/2022
2
Comment Period
03/24/2023
3
Objection Period Start
05/31/2023
4
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 219 (2012) |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Big Oak EA | Decision Signed Date: 07/21/2023 Legal Notice Date: 05/31/2023 |
| Forests | National Forests in Alabama |
| Districts | Shoal Creek Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 15S and R 10E |