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 Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Land 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 |
| Forests | Kisatchie National Forest |
| Districts | Kisatchie National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |