Decision Memo Completed

Bienville Farm Bill CE covering 3,000 acres in the South to Southwest area of district.

National Forests in Mississippi Scott; Smith, Mississippi Bienville Ranger District

Cover 3,000 acres in 24 compartments proposed by district for infested timber and stand removal, site prep, and replanting. Replanting can involve longleaf, hardwood, and loblolly. Focus is longleaf regeneration if soils are compatible.

Location

Proposed action covers 24 of the 180 compartments that the Bienville NF has in the South to Southwest area of the district.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/20/2017
2
Decision
01/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Bienville Farm Bill CE covering 3,000 acres in the South to Southwest area of district.Decision Signed Date: 01/19/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management