Decision Memo Completed

Irons Fork Fuels Reduction Prescribed Burns

Ouachita National Forest Polk, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

Fuel reduction prescribed burns on 3,564 acres in the Irons Fork Reservoir area.

Location

Irons Fork Reservoir area in Compartments 841-844 and 860-862.

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
Irons Fork Fuels Reduction Prescribed BurnsDecision Signed Date: 10/08/2008
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1N R29W
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants