Decision Memo Completed

Upper Homochitto HFRA Project

National Forests in Mississippi Copiah; Franklin; Jefferson; Lincoln, Mississippi Homochitto Ranger District

Proposal to thin or regenerate up to 3000 acres of pine plantations 20-40 years old to reduce SPB risk and restore native ecosystems.

Location

Scattered stands on National Forest lands generally north of US-84 and east of US-98, within the Homochitto National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/09/2018
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Upper Homochitto HFRA ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/08/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsHomochitto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products