Decision Memo Completed

Bean Ridge

Shawnee National Forest Alexander, Illinois Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District

A project developed through a collaborative process within a designated landscape to reduce the risk and extent of insect or disease infestations by improving resiliency and sustainability.

Location

Alexander County: T14S R2W Sections 28-33; T14S R3W Sections 25, 35, 36; T15S R2W Sections 5, 6; T15S R3W Sections 1-2.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/09/2020
2
Decision
09/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Bean RidgeDecision Signed Date: 09/18/2020
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsMississippi Bluffs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)