Use integrated pest management to eliminate control invasive plants. Treatments: hand, mechnical, backpack propane torch, and herbicide--in 7 of 24 special areas, focusing on barrens communities. Then use native material for planting and seeding
Location
7 of 24 special areas, in the southernmost part of the Forest, south of I-64: Boone Creek, Buzzard Roost, Clover Lick, Deer Creek, Harding Flats, Horse Mill Branch, & Rockhouse Hollow.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/15/2007
2
Comment Period
11/22/2007
3
Decision
03/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2008 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Noxious Weed Treatments |
| Barrens Invasive Species | Decision Signed Date: 03/17/2008 Legal Notice Date: 03/20/2008 |
| Forests | Hoosier National Forest |
| Districts | Tell City Ranger District |