Environmental Assessment Completed

Waterfall Stewardship Pilot Project

Shawnee National Forest Jackson, Illinois Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

This project proposes to improve forest health and sustainability of the oak-hickory ecosystems, improvement of wildlife habitat, and reduction/control of non-native species.

Location

This project area is north of Illinois Route 3, east of Illinois Route 151, south of Gum Ridge Road, and west of Buttermilk Hill Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/19/2018
2
Comment Period
02/13/2019
3
Objection Period Start
06/16/2019
4
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Waterfall Stewardship Pilot ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/10/2019
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsMississippi Bluffs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants