Decision Memo Completed

Forest Order for Occupancy and Use Recreation Restrictions

National Forests in Alabama Bibb; Calhoun; Cherokee; Chilton; Clay; Cleburne; Covington; Dallas; Escambia; Franklin; Hale; Lawrence; Macon; Perry; Talladega; Tuscaloosa; Winston, Alabama National Forests in Alabama All Units

A forest order is being proposed to meet the goal of public safety and health, and minimize natural resource damage. To reduce the potential risk of hazards that may be unseen by the recreating public and along with the safety aspect.

Location

National Forests in Alabama - Bankhead National Forest, Conecuh National Forest, Talladega National Forest, and Tuskegee National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/23/2022
2
Comment Period
06/27/2022
3
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Travel Management
Decision Decided Date09/12/2023
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsNational Forests in Alabama All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Regulations, directives, orders