Decision Memo Completed

2014 Calcasieu Bog Release

Kisatchie National Forest Vernon, Louisiana Calcasieu Ranger District

Manual/Mechanical release of bogs from woody encroachment on the Vernon Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District. Approximately 1,142 acres located within 280 bogs ranging from 0.01 acres to 55 acres each.

Location

Veron Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/10/2014
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
2014 Calcasieu Bog ReleaseDecision Signed Date: 05/28/2014
ForestsKisatchie National Forest
DistrictsCalcasieu Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial area managementVegetation management (other than forest products)