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 Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road 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 Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/14/2020 |
| Forests | Hoosier National Forest |
| Districts | Brownstown Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |