Decision Memo Completed

Openlands Maintenance

Wayne National Forest Athens; Gallia; Hocking; Jackson; Lawrence; Monroe; Morgan; Noble; Perry; Scioto; Vinton; Washington, Ohio Wayne National Forest All Units

The Wayne National Forest proposes maintenance on approximately 2,600 acres of existing wildlife openings throughout the entire forest, using mechanical methods only. Prescribed fire may be analyzed in the development of future projects.

Location

Throughout the Forest on all three Units

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/16/2011
2
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Openlands MaintenanceDecision Signed Date: 09/30/2011
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsWayne National Forest All Units
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants