The Osceola NF proposes to evaluate and select pine stands across the forest for timber thinning and re-establishment of longleaf pine to reduce hazardous fire fuels, improve plant and wildlife habitat, and to establish healthy ecosystem processes.
Location
This project covers all pine flatwood stands within the Osceola NF. The forest is approximately 45 miles west of Jacksonville Florida.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/20/2018
2
Comment Period
02/2020 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
04/2020 (Estimated)
4
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Forests | National Forests In Florida |
| Districts | Osceola Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |