Harvest about 616 acres of damage timber stands from the Major Wildfire. There is about 500 acres of Sand Pine Scrub and 116 acres of Slash Pine. Removing the damage timber will reduce future fuel loading and create scrub jay habitat.
Location
The project area is located on the Ocala NF north of Juniper Prairie Wilderness and north of Silver Glen. Within Compartments 62 and 62, along Forest Road 46 and east of SR 19.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/16/2023
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Major Fire Vegetation and Wildlife Habitat Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 07/14/2023 |
| Forests | National Forests In Florida |
| Districts | Lake George Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sec 22,23,24,25 T14 S R 26E |