The Hoosier is proposing to use prescribed fire on approximately 370 acres as a restoration tool at three project areas which have ongoing activities.
Location
The proposed treatment areas are in the Lost River area; in the Mifflin project area, approximately 4 miles south of English; and the Oriole project area, approximately 3 miles north of Alton, IN.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/08/2017
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Prescribed Fire Evaluation Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/12/2017 |
| Forests | Hoosier National Forest |
| Districts | Hoosier National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |