Environmental Assessment Completed

Osceola Isolated Wetlands Restoration

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

Treatment of ephemeral wetlands to restore suitable conditions for frosted flatwood salamanders. Herbicide and mechanical treatment to allow wetlands to be effectively managed with prescribed fire to obtain desired habitat conditions.

Location

The proposed action would treat small isolated wetlands scattered across the Osceola National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/08/2020
2
Comment Period
11/08/2020
3
Decision
04/2021 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Osceola Isolated Wetlands RestorationDecision Signed Date: 04/09/2021
ForestsNational Forests In Florida
DistrictsOsceola Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants