Upper Capsey Project
The Bankhead will manage approximately 7,500 acres within the Upper Capsey, Lower Capsey and Rush watersheds. This project will improve forest structure, composition and function by means of restoration and commercial thinning and associated actions.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
South of FSR249, East of Hwy 33.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 01/2027 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 02/2027 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2027 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bankhead Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
National Forests in Alabama
Districts:
Bankhead Ranger District
States:
Alabama
Counties:
Lawrence; Winston
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jason Harris
P.O. Box 278
Double Springs, AL 35553
205-489-5111
jason.j.harris@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/19/2025