Environmental Assessment Completed

South of 25 Restoration Project

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

Longleaf Pine ecosystem and associated species restoration, Red-Cockaded Woodpecker habitat improvement, and increase resiliency to natural disasters, invasive species and native insects, such as the Southern Pine Beetle.

Location

The southwestern portion of the Oakmulgee Ranger District, compartments 55 through 70

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/16/2023
2
Comment Period
11/01/2024
3
02/06/2025
4
Objection Period Start
12/10/2024
5
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
02/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
South of 25 Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/31/2025
ForestsNational Forests in Alabama
DistrictsOakmulgee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Road management