Environmental Assessment Completed

Lee Mine Hardwood Restoration

Shawnee National Forest Hardin, Illinois Hidden Springs Ranger District

The proposal includes: 1)Commercial timber sale to thin 681 acres of pine; 2)Timber-stand improvement on 681 acres of smaller, shade-tolerant species; 3)About 1500 acres of prescribed fire 4)Small wetland creation; 5)Road maintenance

Location

About two miles south and east of Karbers Ridge, Illinois

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/24/2014
2
Comment Period
02/22/2016
3
Objection Period Start
06/12/2016
4
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
Lee Mine Hardwood RestorationDecision Signed Date: 08/10/2016
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)