Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project
This project proposes to treat vegetation and conduct related management activities improving forest health and sustainability of the oak-hickory ecosystems while also improving wildlife habitat.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The majority of the project lies in the northwest corner of Jackson County. A small portion overlaps into the northeast corner of Lawrence County.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/26/2018 |
| Comment Period | 07/28/2019 |
| Objection Period Start | 11/08/2019 |
| Decision | 02/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Hoosier National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Houston South Vegetation Management and Restoration Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/14/2020
Forests:
Hoosier National Forest
Districts:
Brownstown Ranger District
States:
Indiana
Counties:
Jackson; Lawrence
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kevin Amick
811 Constitution Avenue
Bedford, IN 47421
812-276-4746
kevin.amick@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/12/2022