Decision Memo Completed

Hart Creek Prescribed Fire

Shawnee National Forest Pope, Illinois Hidden Springs Ranger District

The Shawnee National Forest proposes to apply prescribed fire to about 194 acres of National Forest land in conjunction with 366 acres of private land in the Hart Creek project.

Location

Southwest of Herrod, IL

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/02/2018
2
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2018 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements
Hart Creek Prescribed FireDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2018
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S, R7E, Sections 9,10,15,16,17 and 21
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management