Prescribed burning on 820 acres for reduction of fire hazard (fuel reduction) and restoration of dry oak community in Compartments 244 & 246. 4 miles of new line construction, fell 35 trees less than 9 inches dbh to create safety zone/staging area.
Location
southeast of Lake Monroe, east of Maumee Boy Scout Reservation
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/20/2007
2
Comment Period
12/23/2007
3
Decision
02/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2008 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Fork Ridge Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 02/13/2008 Legal Notice Date: 02/17/2008 |
| Forests | Hoosier National Forest |
| Districts | Brownstown Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 30 and 31 of T7N, R3E |