Big Oak EA
Vegetation management to restore ecological resilience longleaf and shortleaf forested systems on the Big Oak Project area using thinning, shelterwood, clearcut with reserves, herbicide management of mesics, and installation of a vaulted toilet
Project Summary
Location Summary:
West of Edwardsville along the FS548 corridor.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/05/2022 |
| Comment Period | 03/24/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 05/31/2023 |
| Decision | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Shoal Creek Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Heritage Resource Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Recreation Management; Minerals And Geology; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Big Oak EA
Decision Signed Date: 07/21/2023
Legal Notice Date: 05/31/2023
Forests:
National Forests in Alabama
Districts:
Shoal Creek Ranger District
States:
Alabama
Counties:
Cleburne
Legal Land Description:
T 15S and R 10E
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Jonathan Stober
45 Highway 281
Heflin, AL 36264
256-463-2272
jonathan.stober@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/26/2023