Decision Memo Completed

Forester Park Fuel Reduction Prescribed Burns

Ouachita National Forest Scott, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

Fuel reduction prescribed burn of 180 acres near Big Cedar Creek, including an initial dormant season burn followed by growing season burning after the fuel load is reduced.

Location

Compartment 1014 adjacent to Big Cedar Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/15/2008
2
Comment Period
08/20/2008
3
Decision
10/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Forester Park Fuel Reduction Prescribed BurnsDecision Signed Date: 10/08/2008
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsOden Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1N R26W Sec 6; T1N R27W Sec 1; T2N, R26W Sec 31; and T2N R27W Sec 36.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management