Covers 3,000 acres in 11 compartments proposed by district for infested timber and stand conversion/removal, site prep, and replanting. Replanting can involve longleaf, hardwood, and loblolly. Focus is longleaf regeneration if soils are compatible.
Location
Proposed action covers 11 of the 180 compartments that the Bienville NF has in the South area of the district approximately 1.0 miles northwest of the town of Raleigh, MS.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/09/2018
2
Comment Period
08/23/2018
3
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2019 (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 |
| Robinson/Oakohay Creek Farm Bill CE No.6 | Decision Signed Date: 11/27/2018 |
| Forests | National Forests In Mississippi |
| Districts | Bienville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |