Decision Memo Completed

Cave Hill, Dennison Hollow, Stoneface, and Simpson Barrens Vegetation Management

Shawnee National Forest Johnson; Saline, Illinois Hidden Springs Ranger District

Prescribe burn a total of about 3600 acres around 4 natural areas and adjacent lands for vegetation management (other than forest products) and animal habitat improvement.

Location

Three areas within Saline County and one in Johnson County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/08/2008
2
Comment Period
01/08/2008
3
Decision
09/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Special Area Management
Cave Hill, Dennison Hollow, Stoneface, and Simpson Barrens VegetationDecision Signed Date: 09/29/2010
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Fuels managementSpecial area managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants