East Side Grassland Prescribed Burning Project
This project would conduct prescribed burning on approximately 7,190 acres of current and future agricultural grasslands east of Highway 53 to benefit wildlife species, help control encroachment of woody vegetation and aid in fuels reduction.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project is located on MNTP land east of Highway 53 and west of the Wauponsee Trail.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/01/2020 |
| Decision | 11/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2020 (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:
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
East Side Grassland Prescribed Burning Project
Decision Signed Date: 11/19/2020
Forests:
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Districts:
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie All Units
States:
Illinois
Counties:
Will
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jeffrey Tepp
30239 South State Route 53
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-423-6370
jeffrey.tepp@usda.gov
Last Updated: 11/19/2020