Decision Memo Completed

Forest Monitoring Program Transition to the 2012 Planning Rule.

Kisatchie National Forest Claiborne; Grant; Natchitoches; Rapides; Vernon; Webster; Winn, Louisiana Kisatchie National Forest All Units

The Forest Service published new planning rules in 2012 which changed forest plan monitoring program requirements. A review of the existing monitoring program determined six administrative changes are required to be in compliance with the new rule.

Location

The forest monitoring program occurs across all five Ranger Districts on the Kisatchie National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/26/2016
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityLand Use Adjustments; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Facility Maintenance; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Forest Monitoring Program Transition to the 2012 Planning Rule.Decision Signed Date: 04/01/2016
ForestsKisatchie National Forest
DistrictsKisatchie National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planning