Homochitto Forest Health, Restoration, and Habitat Enhancement Project
Vegetation management of pine-dominated ecosystems across the Forest, including forest health, longleaf restoration, and habitat management.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately 138,000 acres across the Homochitto National Forest.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/08/2023 |
| Comment Period | 09/06/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/20/2025 |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Hfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface; Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics)
Lead Management Unit:
Homochitto Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Homochitto Forest Health, Restoration, and Habitat Enhancement Project
Decision Signed Date: 08/12/2025
Forests:
National Forests In Mississippi
Districts:
Homochitto Ranger District
States:
Mississippi
Counties:
Adams; Amite; Franklin; Jefferson; Lincoln; Wilkinson
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Bill Meriwether
Route 1, Box 1
Meadville, MS 39653
601-384-5876
william.meriwether@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/9/2025