To expand the area surrounding and/or adjacent to existing openland areas so as to take advantage of existing natural or man-made fire control lines, and to expand the restorative benefits of dormant season burning to adjacent woodlands.
Location
Openland Tracts in Pope, Johnson and Hardin Counties -
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/06/2011
2
Comment Period
09/24/2012
3
Decision
11/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Openlands Prescribed Burn Expansion Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/21/2013 |
| Forests | Shawnee National Forest |
| Districts | Hidden Springs Ranger District |