Environmental Assessment Completed

Suwannee Upper Basin Analysis Area Priority Area 4 Vegetation Treatments

National Forests in Florida Baker; Columbia, Florida Osceola Ranger District

This project is fourth priority for projects identified in the Suwannee Upper Basin Landscape Analysis and inovlves mechanical fuel reduction, timber thinning, and restoration of longleaf pine to reduce wildfire risks and improve wildlife habitat.

Location

Forest Compartments 28, 86, 87, 88, 89, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, and 101. Roughly areas south of Interstate 10 and west Forest Road 241.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/09/2005
2
Comment Period
08/31/2011
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Priority Area 4 Vegetation Treatments for Compartments 86, 87, 100, 101Decision Signed Date: 06/28/2012 Legal Notice Date: 07/10/2012
Suwannee Upper Basin Analysis Area Priority Area 4 Remaining CompartmentsDecision Signed Date: 08/29/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/05/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Florida
DistrictsOsceola Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants