Decision Memo Completed

FY23 Collaborative Prescribed Fire

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

Proposal to work collaboratively with others to improve wildlife habitat and promote native species such as oak and hickory on National Forest System lands in three separate locations utilizing prescribed fire.

Location

In Johnson and Pope Counties

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/10/2023
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (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
FY23 Collaborative Prescribed FireDecision Signed Date: 07/25/2023
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)