Major Fire Vegetation and Wildlife Habitat Improvement
Harvest about 616 acres of damage timber stands from the Major Wildfire. There is about 500 acres of Sand Pine Scrub and 116 acres of Slash Pine. Removing the damage timber will reduce future fuel loading and create scrub jay habitat.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located on the Ocala NF north of Juniper Prairie Wilderness and north of Silver Glen. Within Compartments 62 and 62, along Forest Road 46 and east of SR 19.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/16/2023 |
| Decision | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Lake George Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Major Fire Vegetation and Wildlife Habitat Improvement
Decision Signed Date: 07/14/2023
Forests:
National Forests In Florida
Districts:
Lake George Ranger District
States:
Florida
Counties:
Marion
Legal Land Description:
Sec 22,23,24,25 T14 S R 26E
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Ronnie Nobles
17147 East Highway 40
Silver Springs, FL 3488-5849
352-669-3153
Ronnie.Nobles@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/17/2024