Environmental Assessment Completed

Southern Pine Beetle and Natural Disaster Project

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Abbeville; Chester; Edgefield; Fairfield; Greenwood; Laurens; McCormick; Newberry; Saluda; Union, South Carolina Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units

Treating Southern Pine Beetle infestations as they arise and restoring the health of the forest after a natural disaster.

Location

Project work would occur across the Enoree, Long Cane and Francis Marion Ranger Districts.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/28/2024
2
Comment Period
10/18/2024
3
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Southern Pine Beetle and Natural Disaster ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/22/2024
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsEnoree Ranger District; Long Cane Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)