Proposal to use prescribed fire on up to 10,000 acres of National Forest land during 2018, for the development and maintenance of pyrotypic vegetative conditions. Proposal includes prep of firelines, and hand or aerial ignition.
Location
Within established prescribed burning blocks on the Homochitto National Forest, in SW Mississippi. Maps available at the district office in Meadville.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/06/2018
2
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2018 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project with Prescribed Fire | Decision Signed Date: 04/10/2018 |
| Forests | National Forests In Mississippi |
| Districts | Homochitto Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |