De Soto National Forest Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Restoration and Habitat Improvement
De Soto National Forest proposes longleaf pine ecosystem restoration & habitat improvement for Red-cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise, black pine snake, & gopher frog - increasing longleaf pine & natural fire regimes, & reducing hazardous fuels.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project area encompasses all sites appropriate for longleaf pine and threatened and endangered species in fire dependent ecosystems on De Soto National Forest in southeastern Mississippi.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/31/2019 |
| Comment Period | 11/22/2019 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/22/2020 |
| Decision | 09/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Hfra Title I: Threatened And Endangered Species Habitat
Lead Management Unit:
Chickasawhay Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
Project Decision Information
De Soto National Forest Longleaf Pine Ecosystem Restoration and Habitat Improvement
Decision Signed Date: 09/03/2020
Forests:
National Forests In Mississippi
Districts:
Chickasawhay Ranger District
States:
Mississippi
Counties:
Forrest; George; Greene; Harrison; Jackson; Jones; Pearl River; Perry; Stone; Wayne
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jon Thriffiley
968 Hwy. 165S
Laurel, MS 39443
601-428-0594
tate.thriffiley@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/3/2020