Cretaceous Hills Ecological Restoration
This project proposes about 3,000 acres of pine thinning, 15,000 acres of prescribed fire, treatment of invasive species, maintenance of barren habitats, development of vernal ponds and roadwork.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Southeastern Pope and eastern Massac Counties About 7 miles south- southwest of Golconda, Illinois
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 10/10/2014 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 10/20/2017 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 09/21/2018 |
| Objection Period Start | 04/22/2018 |
| Decision | 10/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Hidden Springs Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Special Area Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Cretaceous Hills Ecological Restoration
Decision Signed Date: 10/22/2018
Forests:
Shawnee National Forest
Districts:
Hidden Springs Ranger District
States:
Illinois
Counties:
Massac; Pope
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Leonard Pitcher
602 N. First Street
Vienna, IL 62995
618-833-8576 ext. 116
lpitcher@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 10/21/2019