Environmental Assessment Cancelled

Buckeye Habitat Improvement Project

Wayne National Forest Gallia; Jackson; Lawrence, Ohio Ironton Ranger District

This project will create habitats that are missing or under-represented in the project area, including young forest and grassy/shrubby areas. It will maintain oak-hickory forests and native pine forests. Work will be commercial and non-commercial.

Location

The project is located on the Wayne National Forest in Lawrence, Gallia and Jackson Counties. Scoping extension - June 30, 2015.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/27/2015
2
Comment Period
12/2015 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
02/2016 (Estimated)
4
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
04/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction; Special Area Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsWayne National Forest
DistrictsIronton Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special area managementRoad managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants