This project proposes about 3,000 acres of pine thinning, 15,000 acres of prescribed fire, treatment of invasive species, maintenance of barren habitats, development of vernal ponds and roadwork.
Location
Southeastern Pope and eastern Massac Counties About 7 miles south- southwest of Golconda, Illinois
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
10/10/2014
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/20/2017
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/21/2018
4
Objection Period Start
04/22/2018
5
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Special Area Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Cretaceous Hills Ecological Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 10/22/2018 |
| Forests | Shawnee National Forest |
| Districts | Hidden Springs Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |