Decision Memo Completed

North and South Hudson Prescribed Burn

Ouachita National Forest McCurtain, Oklahoma Kiamichi Ranger District

To conduct prescribed burning for vegetation management and reduction of ground fuels in order to create a more sustainable forest ecosystem.

Location

Approximately 5 miles southeast of Buffalo, OK and 20 miles north of Eagletown, OK (Hwy 70) around the Hudson Creek area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/18/2009
2
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
North and South Hudson Creek Fuel Reduction BurnsDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2010
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsKiamichi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNorth Hudson-T2S/R26E/Sections 20-22, South Hudson-T2S,R26E, Sections 28-34
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)