Reduce the possibility of catastrophic wildfire and southern pine beetle outbreak by intermediate thinning of 1,918 acres and first thinning 118 acres. Convert 222 acres back to native shortleaf pine using the clearcut harvest method.
Location
Compartments 1-4 and 6-10 on the Corney Unit of the Caney Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/09/2015
2
Comment Period
05/01/2017
3
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Horseshoe Loop | Decision Signed Date: 08/09/2017 |
| Forests | Kisatchie National Forest |
| Districts | Caney Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |