Decision Memo Completed

Red Dawn Forest Restoration and Fuels Reduction Project (Forest compartments 105 and 119)

National Forests in Florida Baker; Columbia, Florida Osceola Ranger District

The Red Dawn timber project comprises of 2,319 acres of forest treatments in forest compartments 105 and 119. Every 4th row will be removed and up to 30% of the stand's acreage will receive patch clearcuts.

Location

This project is located in forest compartments 105 and 119, which are in the central and northern part of the forest in Baker County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/30/2025
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2025 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Red Dawn Forest Restoration and Fuels Reduction Project (Forest compartments 105 and 119)Decision Signed Date: 07/01/2025
ForestsNational Forests In Florida
DistrictsOsceola Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management