Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Delta Vegetation Mangement Project

National Forests in Mississippi Sharkey, Mississippi National Forests In Mississippi All Units

Promote forest health and sustainability of bottomland hardwood habitat for waterfowl and other associated forest wetland-dependent species.

Location

Project will include the entire Delta National Forest in Sharkey County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsDelta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management