Environmental Assessment Completed

Ramsey Branch Hardwood Restoration

Shawnee National Forest Pope, Illinois Hidden Springs Ranger District

The proposed actions encourage resilient forest conditions through silvicultural treatments including commercial thinning that will enhance the diversity of native vegetation on about 53 acres.

Location

The Ramsey Branch project area is about 1 mile east of Eddyville, IL.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/16/2013
2
Comment Period
10/31/2014
3
Objection Period Start
04/26/2015
4
Decision
09/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
Ramsey Branch Hardwood RestorationDecision Signed Date: 09/23/2015
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT12S, R6E, Sec 5
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products