Decision Memo Completed

Fork Ridge Restoration

Hoosier National Forest Jackson, Indiana Brownstown Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Fork Ridge RestorationDecision Signed Date: 02/13/2008 Legal Notice Date: 02/17/2008
ForestsHoosier National Forest
DistrictsBrownstown Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 30 and 31 of T7N, R3E
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)