Decision Memo Completed

Habitat Management Fire Hazard Reduction Ironton Ranger District

Wayne National Forest Lawrence, Ohio Ironton Ranger District

Reduce natural fuel accumulations using prescribed fire or mechanical treatment on four areas. Total area approx 2,250 ac. Areas are: near Lake Vesuvius; Bluegrass; Fradd Hollow; and Handley Branch. Name changed to reflect mechanical treatment added.

Location

Fradd Hollow, Handley Branch, Bluegrass, and near Lake Vesuvius,

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/02/2008
2
Decision
04/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2010 (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
Ironton 2010 Prescribed Burning DecisionDecision Signed Date: 04/02/2010
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsIronton Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N, R17W, Sec 5; T5N, R17W, Sec 26; T4N, R17W, Sec 21,22,27,28,29,32,33; T2N, R18W, Sec 22,23,25,26,27
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)