Nellie Pond Habitat Improvement Project
The USDA Forest Service has proposed the thinning of approx. 80 acres of midstory vegetation to promote the presence of herbaceous plants in the understory and improve the quality of the available habitat for numerous sensitive and imperiled species.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project will occur along Forest Service Road 325 in the general vicinity of Nellie Pond in Covington County.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/22/2024 |
| Comment Period | 12/02/2024 |
| Decision | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Conecuh 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
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Nellie Pond Habitat Improvement Project
Decision Signed Date: 01/21/2025
Forests:
National Forests in Alabama
Districts:
Conecuh Ranger District
States:
Alabama
Counties:
Covington
Legal Land Description:
Alabama Section 9, Township 2 North, Range 15 East
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DEREK COLBERT
24481 AL HIGHWAY 55
Andalusia, AL 36420
334-222-2555 ext.102
derek.s.colbert@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/12/2025