Decision Memo Completed

Atwood Ridge, Ozark Hill Prairie and Oppossum Trot Trail Natural Area Management

Shawnee National Forest Alexander; Union, Illinois Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

The project includes prescribed burning about 3,000 acres and 100-200 acres of selective tree and shrub removal in barrens and dry woodland communities.

Location

Atwood Ridge, Ozark Hill Prairie and Oppossum Trot Trail Natural Area and surronding areas

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/08/2008
2
Comment Period
05/15/2009
3
Decision
06/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Atwood Ridge, Ozark Hill Prairie and Oppossum Trot Trail Natural Area ManagDecision Signed Date: 06/30/2009
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsMississippi Bluffs Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)