Decision Memo Completed

Cossatot Old Growth Fuel Reduction Prescribed Burns

Ouachita National Forest Polk, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

Fuel reduction prescribed burning on 3,103 acres.

Location

Cossatot Old Growth Area, Compartments 956, 974, 977 and 978.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/15/2008
2
Comment Period
08/20/2008
3
Decision
10/2008 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2009 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Cossatot Old Growth Fuel reduction Prescribed BurnsDecision Signed Date: 10/08/2008
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4S R30W.
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants