Management of trees greater than 6 inches diameter at breast height is proposed on 11,757 acres of Midewin lands. Management will occur according to expected future habitat of the land during implementation.
Location
Project will occur on both the east and west sides of Midewin in areas that do not already have NEPA decisions made regarding management of trees.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/01/2024
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2024 (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; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements |
| Tree Management for Habitat Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 09/06/2024 |
| Decision Memo - Tree Management for Habitat Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 09/06/2024 |
| Forests | Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie |
| Districts | Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |