Decision Memo Completed

FY24/25 Collaborative Prescribed Fire Project

Shawnee National Forest Jackson, Illinois Shawnee National Forest All Units

Project proposes to reduce buildup of hazardous fuels, improve wildlife habitat, and promote native tree species through application of prescribed fire.

Location

Bald Knob area falls between Bald Knob Cross and Seminary Fork Creek just west of Alto Pass, and the Bean Ridge area lies between Route 3 and Grapevine Trail.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/31/2024
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (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)
FY24/25 Collaborative Prescribed Fire ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/28/2025
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsShawnee National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionT 11S R2W Sections 8, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22; T 14S R2W Sections 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31; T 14S R3W Sections 24, 25, 26, 36
Fuels management