Black Prairie Restoration Project
The Tombigbee National Forest is proposing a restoration project for the Black Belt Calcareous Prairie and Woodland Habitat in compartment 29. This will be a restoration of ecological systems and rare habitat.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Tombigbee NF lands in Chickasaw Co MS. Compartment 29 of what is referred to as Trace Unit. Approx 3 miles North of Buena Vista. Intersection of county road 402 and forest road 906.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/14/2021 |
| Comment Period | 01/30/2023 |
| Decision | 08/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Tombigbee Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Area Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Special Area Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Black Prairie Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 08/03/2023
Forests:
National Forests In Mississippi
Districts:
Tombigbee Ranger District
States:
Mississippi
Counties:
Chickasaw
Legal Land Description:
Tombigbee National Forest; Chickasaw County MS. Township 13 South; Range 4 East; Sections 26&27.
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Michael Whittington
6052 MS Hwy 15
Ackerman, MS 39735
662-236-6550 x 234
michael.whittington@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/3/2023