Decision Memo Completed

Harris Branch Prescribed Burn Expansion

Shawnee National Forest Hardin, Illinois Hidden Springs Ranger District

Expand the burn around the timber sale to move control lines to existing barriers and expand the benefits of the prescribed fire to the adjacent areas.

Location

south of Camp Cadiz

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/15/2016
2
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Harris Branch Prescribed Burn ExpansionDecision Signed Date: 12/27/2016
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)