Decision Memo Completed

Blue Creek Salvage and Stream Restoration Project

Hoosier National Forest Martin, Indiana Hoosier National Forest All Units

The Hoosier National Forest proposes to implement salvage logging and removal of stream blockages on tornado damaged lands in Martin County, Indiana.

Location

Approximately 8 miles south of Shoals, IN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/19/2023
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Watershed Improvements
Blue Creek Salvage and Stream Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/04/2023
ForestsHoosier National Forest
DistrictsBrownstown Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 1 N., R. 4 W., Section 6
Watershed managementFuels managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)