Environmental Assessment Completed

Project to Control Non-native Invasive Plant Species On De Soto National Forest

National Forests in Mississippi Forrest; George; Greene; Hancock; Harrison; Jackson; Jones; Perry; Stone, Mississippi De Soto Ranger District

The De Soto National Forest is proposing to control known and future occurrences of non-native invasive plant infestations using a combination of manual, mechanical, cultural, and chemical treatment methods.

Location

Chickasawhay Ranger District and De Soto Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/04/2018
2
Comment Period
07/30/2020
3
Decision
08/2020 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Project to Control Non-native Invasive Plant Species On De Soto National ForestDecision Signed Date: 08/25/2020
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDe Soto Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special area managementRoad managementFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Recreation managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial use managementMinerals and geology