Environmental Assessment In Progress

Jackson Prairie and Woodland Restoration and Maintenance Project

National Forests in Mississippi Jasper; Scott; Smith, Mississippi Bienville Ranger District

The Bienville National Forest is proposing a restoration and maintenance project for the Jackson Prairie and Woodland ecological system on National Forest System land in Scott, Smith, and Jasper Counties.

Location

This project analysis area will encompass the Bienville National Forest in stands where the Jackson Prairie and Woodland intersects Forest Service lands.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/24/2022
2
Comment Period
01/2026 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
01/2026 (Estimated)
4
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special area managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)