Decision Memo Completed

Johnson Creek Prescribed Burn

Shawnee National Forest Jackson, Illinois Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

Broadcast burn of the entire Johnson Creek Recreation Area, approximately 400 acres

Location

Johnson Creek Recreation Area – approximately 4 miles south of Ava, IL

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/08/2010
2
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Scenery Management
Johnson Creek Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 03/31/2010
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsMississippi Bluffs Ranger District
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation managementFacility management