Ocean Pond Forest Restoration and Fuels Reduction Project
The Osceola National Forest proposes to thin mature timber and pine plantations in areas near Ocean Pond, in the south-central area of the forest. These sites are crowded stands with a dense woody understory which creates hazardous fire fuels.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Areas near the Ocean Pond Day Use area, recreational summer homes, and Ocean Pond campground - bounded by FS roads 241 to the west, County Road 250A to the east, and south of Interstate 10.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/12/2016 |
| Comment Period | 04/07/2017 |
| Decision | 07/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2017 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
National Forests In Florida All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Ocean Pond Forest Restoration and Fuels Reduction Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/18/2017
Forests:
National Forests In Florida
Districts:
Osceola Ranger District
States:
Florida
Counties:
Baker
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Cynthia Thompson
325 John Knox Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
386-752-2577 extension 4511
cynthiathompson@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/7/2017