Restore ecosystem processes--approx. 110 acres of stand improvement, approx. 2,200 acres of commercial timber harvest and approx. 3,500 acres of burning. Herbicide treatment for known populations of NNIS to reduce the potential spread.
Location
Area near Ohio River between Oriole and Deuchars, between Orange Grove Road and Buzzard Roost Road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/30/2006
2
Comment Period
03/25/2007
3
Decision
11/2007 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2008 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Oriole Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/30/2007 Legal Notice Date: 12/09/2007 |
| Forests | Hoosier National Forest |
| Districts | Tell City Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 1, 10-15, and 22-26 of T4S, R1W; sections 7, 8, 16-21, and 28-33 of T4S, R1E. |