Bankhead 2016 Forest Health Project
Improve forest health while concurrently reducing the risk of Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) outbreak through the thinning of overstocked pine stands.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is south of the Sipsey Wilderness Area between Winston County Road 23 and AL Hwy 33 in Area 1 as defined by the Bankhead Forest Health and Restoration Project.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/24/2015 |
| Decision | 09/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (5)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Lead Management Unit:
Bankhead Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
2016 Forest Health Thinning Project - Bankhead National Forest
Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2016
Forests:
National Forests in Alabama
Districts:
Bankhead Ranger District
States:
Alabama
Counties:
Winston
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jera Cochran
P.O. Box 278
Double Springs, AL 35553
205-489-5111
jacochran@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/10/2019