Rocky Top Oak Habitat Project
This proposal includes the removal of trees so that more sunlight will reach the forest floor, a step necessary to ensure that oak and hickory trees can successfully reproduce and grow.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
National forest lands near One Horse Gap in Pope County, Illinois.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/31/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/29/2025 |
| Decision | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Shawnee National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Shawnee National Forest
Districts:
Hidden Springs Ranger District
States:
Illinois
Counties:
Pope
Legal Land Description:
Township 11 South, Range 7 East, sections 28, 32, 33, & 3 and Township 12 South, Range 7 East, sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 16, and 17.
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Leonard Pitcher
50 Highway 145 South
Harrisburg, IL 62946
6186581302
leonard.j.pitcher@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/21/2025