Environmental Assessment Completed

Harris Branch - Restoration of Hardwoods in Pine Stands

Shawnee National Forest Hardin, Illinois Hidden Springs Ranger District

Thinning of pine stands using commercial sale and prescribed fire to restore hardwoods in non-native pine stands. Note: This project has been renamed from Cadiz to Harris Branch to better describe its location.

Location

Karbers Ridge, Cadiz Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/26/2004
2
Comment Period
03/11/2007
3
Decision
05/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityForest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
Harris Branch - Restoration of Hardwoods in Pine StandsDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2009 Legal Notice Date: 06/10/2009
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S, R8E, Section 24
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products