Decision Memo Completed

Kisatchie Ranger District RCW Cluster Maintenance Project

Kisatchie National Forest Natchitoches, Louisiana Kisatchie Ranger District

On the Kisatchie Ranger District, within the red-cockaded woodpecker Habitat Management Area, preform mechanical removal of misdstory vegetation on RCW nest and foraging habitat, artificial cavity installation and cluster maintenance.

Location

Township 5 North, Range 7 and 8 West; Range 6 North, Range 6-8 West; Township 7 North, Range 7-8 West; Natchitoches Parish Louisiana

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/24/2020
2
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Kisatchie Ranger District RCW Cluster Maintenance ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/24/2022
ForestsKisatchie National Forest
DistrictsKisatchie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)