Environmental Assessment Completed

Saint Marys Ecological Restoration Phase 2

National Forests in Florida Baker, Florida Osceola Ranger District

This project proposes to continue activities in the Saint Marys area for improving ecosystem health by thinning dense pine stands, planting native longleaf pine, restoring groundcover and removing heavy fire fuel loads near the summer homes area.

Location

East central area of Osceola National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/16/2016
2
Comment Period
05/04/2017
3
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Saint Marys Ecological Restoration Phase 2Decision Signed Date: 06/22/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Florida
DistrictsOsceola Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)