2026 Southern Pine Beetle and Natural Disaster Restoration

Location Summary:
South of U.S. Highway 82, east and west of Highway 5, north and south of Highway 25, west of Highway 22, east and west of Highway 219 and north and southeast of Highway 183.

Project Milestones:

Milestone	Date
Scoping Start	12/15/2025
Comment Period	02/2026 (Estimated)
Decision	04/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation	04/2026 (Estimated)

Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment

Lead Management Unit:
Oakmulgee Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management

Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Salvage)

Current Status:
In Progress

Forests:
National Forests in Alabama

Districts:
Oakmulgee Ranger District

States:
Alabama

Counties:
Bibb; Chilton; Dallas; Hale; Perry; Tuscaloosa

Legal Land Description:
District-wide administrative boundary.

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Mia Craig
9901 Highway 5
Brent, AL 35034-3801
256-777-7539
comments-southern-alabama@usda.gov

• Comment/Object on Project
• Public Comment/Objection Reading Room

• FS Environmental Management
• CEQ's Guide to NEPA