Decision Memo Completed

Beal and White Egret Forest Restoration and Fuels Reduction Project

National Forests in Florida Columbia, Florida Osceola Ranger District

Thinning of pine stands to help improve fuel reduction. This would reduce the chance of catastrophic wildfire within the project area and improve habitat for protected/listed species.

Location

Western part of the Osceola NF boundary in compartments 46 and 47.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/12/2023
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Beal and White Egret Forest Restoration and Fuels Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/20/2023
ForestsNational Forests In Florida
DistrictsOsceola Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants