The proposed project consists of prescribed burning of 455 acres for fuels reduction. Prescribed burning would occur multiple times on a 1-3 year interval and could occur anytime throughout the year under an approved burning plan.
Location
Approximately 5 miles southwest of Buffalo, OK.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/19/2008
2
Comment Period
11/19/2008
3
Decision
02/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2009 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Hee Tower Fuel Reduction Burns | Decision Signed Date: 02/24/2009 Legal Notice Date: 03/06/2009 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Kiamichi Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 26,35,36,T3S,R26E |