This project would conduct prescribed burning on approximately 7,190 acres of current and future agricultural grasslands east of Highway 53 to benefit wildlife species, help control encroachment of woody vegetation and aid in fuels reduction.
Location
Project is located on MNTP land east of Highway 53 and west of the Wauponsee Trail.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/01/2020
2
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2020 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements |
| East Side Grassland Prescribed Burning Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/19/2020 |
| Forests | Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie |
| Districts | Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |