Environmental Assessment Completed

Suwannee Upper Basin Analysis Area Priority Area 3 Hazardous Fuels Removal

National Forests in Florida Columbia, Florida Osceola Ranger District

This project is third priority for projects identified in the Suwannee Upper Basin Landscape Analysis and will involve mechanical fuel reduction, timber thinnings and planting longleaf pine to reduce risks from wildfire and improve wildlife habitat.

Location

West-central area of the Osceola National Forest and bordered by Forest Development Roads 237, 263, 234, and 262

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/28/2008
2
Comment Period
06/30/2009
3
Decision
01/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Suwannee Upper Basin Analysis Area Priority Area 3 Vegetation TreatmentsDecision Signed Date: 01/19/2010 Legal Notice Date: 01/26/2010
ForestsNational Forests In Florida
DistrictsOsceola Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT2S, R17E Sections 1 thru 3, 10 thru 12, and 28: T2S R18E Sections 5 thru 8; 17 thru 20, 29 and 30. T1S R17E Sections 25 thru 27, 34 thru 36; T1S 18E Sections 31 and 32.
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)