The Tombigbee National Forest is proposing a restoration project for the Black Belt Calcareous Prairie and Woodland Habitat in compartment 29. This will be a restoration of ecological systems and rare habitat.
Location
Tombigbee NF lands in Chickasaw Co MS. Compartment 29 of what is referred to as Trace Unit. Approx 3 miles North of Buena Vista. Intersection of county road 402 and forest road 906.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/14/2021
2
Comment Period
01/30/2023
3
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Special Area Management; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Black Prairie Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/03/2023 |
| Forests | National Forests In Mississippi |
| Districts | Tombigbee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Tombigbee National Forest; Chickasaw County MS. Township 13 South; Range 4 East; Sections 26&27. |