Blue Springs East
Proposes to restore and maintain desired conditions of fire-maintained longleaf pine forest and to improve early successional habitat for wildlife species and enhance recreational opportunities for visitors. The project area is ~9,900 acres.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
East of U.S. Highway 137, south of U.S. Highway 29, west of Hogfoot and Five Runs Creeks, and north of County Road 24 and Pond Creek.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/21/2025 |
| Comment Period | 06/03/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Conecuh Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Road Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
National Forests in Alabama
Districts:
Conecuh Ranger District
States:
Alabama
Counties:
Covington
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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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: 6/13/2025