Decision Memo Completed

FY20 Collaborative Prescribed Fire

Shawnee National Forest Alexander; Pope, Illinois Shawnee National Forest All Units

To work collaboratively with private landowners on six prescribed fire projects to improve forest health and reduce hazardous fuels.

Location

Alexander County and Pope County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2020 (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
FY20 Collaborative Prescribed FireDecision Signed Date: 11/27/2019
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsShawnee National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)