Tree Management for Habitat Improvement
Management of trees greater than 6 inches diameter at breast height is proposed on 11,757 acres of Midewin lands. Management will occur according to expected future habitat of the land during implementation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project will occur on both the east and west sides of Midewin in areas that do not already have NEPA decisions made regarding management of trees.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/01/2024 |
| Decision | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2024 (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); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Tree Management for Habitat Improvement
Decision Signed Date: 09/06/2024
Decision Memo - Tree Management for Habitat Improvement
Decision Signed Date: 09/06/2024
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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Shanna McCarty
30239 South State Route 53
Wilmington, IL 60481
815-423-2114
shanna.mccarty@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/9/2024