Environmental Assessment Completed

Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project

Hoosier National Forest Jackson; Lawrence, Indiana Hoosier National Forest All Units

This project proposes to treat vegetation and conduct related management activities improving forest health and sustainability of the oak-hickory ecosystems while also improving wildlife habitat.

Location

The majority of the project lies in the northwest corner of Jackson County. A small portion overlaps into the northeast corner of Lawrence County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/26/2018
2
Comment Period
07/28/2019
3
Objection Period Start
11/08/2019
4
Decision
02/2020 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/14/2020
ForestsHoosier National Forest
DistrictsBrownstown Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementRoad management