Homochitto Prescribed Burning 2018
Proposal to use prescribed fire on up to 10,000 acres of National Forest land during 2018, for the development and maintenance of pyrotypic vegetative conditions. Proposal includes prep of firelines, and hand or aerial ignition.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Within established prescribed burning blocks on the Homochitto National Forest, in SW Mississippi. Maps available at the district office in Meadville.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/06/2018 |
| Decision | 04/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2018 (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:
National Forests In Mississippi All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project with Prescribed Fire
Decision Signed Date: 04/10/2018
Forests:
National Forests In Mississippi
Districts:
Homochitto Ranger District
States:
Mississippi
Counties:
Adams; Amite; Copiah; Franklin; Jefferson; Wilkinson
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Fred Bein
100 W. Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39269
601-384-2814
fjbein@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/12/2018