Decision Memo Completed

Rough Branch

Ouachita National Forest McCurtain, Oklahoma Kiamichi Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Rough Branch Fuel Reduction BurnsDecision Signed Date: 04/24/2009 Legal Notice Date: 06/23/2009
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsKiamichi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S,R25E,Sections 28,29,31-33, T4,R25E,Sections 3-6
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management