Decision Memo Completed

Dutch Ridge

Hoosier National Forest Lawrence; Monroe, Indiana Brownstown Ranger District

Propose to reduce density of trees and improve stand structure through a 46 acre single tree selection harvest and regenerate a 20 acre stand using group selection harvest. Each group would range from 0.25 to 3 acres in size.

Location

This project is located on the Brownstown Ranger District approximately four miles north of Heltonville, Indiana.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/02/2010
2
Decision
01/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Dutch Ridge ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/12/2012
ForestsHoosier National Forest
DistrictsBrownstown Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW 1/4 Section 2, T6N, R1E; SW1/4 Section 35, T7N, R1E.
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)