The proposed project consists of prescribed burning 2,400 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 5-7 miles southeast of Mt. Herman, OK
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/23/2008
2
Comment Period
10/23/2008
3
Decision
04/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2010 (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 |
| Rough Branch Fuel Reduction Burns | Decision Signed Date: 04/24/2009 Legal Notice Date: 06/23/2009 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Kiamichi Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T3S,R25E,Sections 28,29,31-33, T4,R25E,Sections 3-6 |