Decision Memo Completed

McCormick Oak-Hickory Restoration

Shawnee National Forest Pope, Illinois Shawnee National Forest All Units

This proposed forest health project would involve intermediate thinning of hardwoods to promote ecosystem health and resilience by maintaining the oak-hickory stands in the project area.

Location

The project area is in the northeast section of the National Forest in Pope County. It is east of Route 45 and north of Route 145.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/28/2024
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
McCormick Oak-Hickory RestorationDecision Signed Date: 10/07/2024
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsHidden Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 11 S., R .5 E., Sec 15 and 22
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)