Environmental Assessment Completed

Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project Supplement

Hoosier National Forest Jackson; Lawrence, Indiana Hoosier National Forest All Units

This project proposes to treat vegetation and conduct related management activities improving forest health and sustainability of the oak-hickory ecosystems while also improving wildlife habitat.

Location

The majority of the project lies in the northwest corner of Jackson County. A small portion overlaps into the northeast corner of Lawrence County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/20/2023
2
Comment Period
10/20/2023
3
Objection Period Start
04/26/2024
4
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project SupplementDecision Signed Date: 08/14/2024
ForestsHoosier National Forest
DistrictsBrownstown Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementRoad managementWildlife, fish, rare plants