Homochitto Wildlife Enhancement Project
Improvement of wildlife habitat on the Homochitto National Forest by thinning overstocked pine-dominated ecosystems using condition-based management, and reducing midstory by mechanical means.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
All pine-dominated ecological systems across the Homochitto National Forest, in SW Mississippi.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/23/2021 |
| Decision | 05/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2022 (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:
Homochitto Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Homochitto Wildlife Enhancement Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/12/2022
Forests:
National Forests In Mississippi
Districts:
Homochitto Ranger District
States:
Mississippi
Counties:
Adams; Amite; Copiah; Franklin; Lincoln; Wilkinson
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Judith Pittman
Route 1, Box 1
Meadville, MS 39653
601-384-5876
Judith.Pittman@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/13/2022