Prescribed Burning of Meads Milkweed Habitat
Prescribed burning of Federal threatened Mead's Milkweed (Asclepias meadii) habitat at Cave Hill, Stoneface, Dennison Hollow RNAs and Simpson Barrens Natural Areas.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Cave Hill, Dennison Hollow and Stoneface RNAs are located approximately 8 miles east south east of Harrisburg. Simpson Barrens EA is located approximately 1 mile northeast of the town of Simpson
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/17/2005 |
| Comment Period | 03/06/2007 |
| Decision | 11/2006 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2010 (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:
Hidden Springs Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Special Area Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Special Area Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Prescribed Burning of Meads Milkweed Habitat
Decision Signed Date: 11/08/2006
Forests:
Shawnee National Forest
Districts:
Hidden Springs Ranger District
States:
Illinois
Counties:
Pope; Saline
Legal Land Description:
Cave Hill, Dennison Hollow and Stoneface RNAs are located in Saline County. Simpson Township Barrens EA is in Pope County
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Elizabeth Shimp
602 N. First Street
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-2111
eshimp@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/30/2009