Proposal to thin or restore up to 3000 acres of unthinned pine plantations to reduce the risk of SPB infestation and spread by increasing vigor of retained trees and/or restoring a more resistant tree species to appropriate sites.
Location
The project area is bounded on the west by the Wilkinson/Amite county line; north by the Homochitto River; south by the Forest Service boundary, and east by hwy US98.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/26/2018
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Brushy Creek HFRA Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/09/2021 |
| Forests | National Forests In Mississippi |
| Districts | Homochitto Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |