Decision Memo Completed

Teock and Tishkill Creeks Farm Bill CE of Bienville National Forest

National Forests in Mississippi Smith, Mississippi Bienville Ranger District

Cover 3,000 acres in 5 compartments proposed by district for infested timber and stand conversion/removal, site prep, and replanting. Replanting can involve longleaf, hardwood, and loblolly. Focus is longleaf regeneration if soils are compatible.

Location

Proposed action covers 5 of the 180 compartments that the Bienville NF has in the South area of the district approximately 6.5 miles northeast of the town of Raleigh, MS.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/23/2018
2
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2018 (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
Teock and Tishkill Creeks Farm Bill CE of Bienville National ForestDecision Signed Date: 04/04/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Mississippi
DistrictsBienville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels management