Decision Memo Completed

2011 Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction

Ouachita National Forest Montgomery; Polk; Scott; Yell, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

33,690 acres of prescribed burning in compartments 887, 1017, 1018, 1045-1052, 1054-1060, 1064, 1065, 1080, 1083-1089, 1091, 1095, 1100-1102, 1109, 1116, 1120-1122, 1126-1129, and 1137

Location

Compartments 887, 1017, 1018, 1045-1052, 1054-1060, 1064, 1065, 1080, 1083-1089, 1091, 1095, 1100-1102, 1109, 1116, 1120-1122, 1126-1129, and 1137.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/19/2010
2
Decision
07/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2010 (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; Species Habitat Improvements
Habitat Improvement and Fuel Reduction Prescribed BurningDecision Signed Date: 07/02/2010 Legal Notice Date: 07/09/2010
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District; Oden Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT2S, R30W, Sec. 6 & 7; T1S, R27W, S. 3, 9, 13-17, 20-23, 27-29, & 32-34; T1N, R24W, S. 7, 18, 19, 30; T1N, R25W, S. 1-6, 8-30, 32-36; T2N, R24W, S. 7, 17-19; T2N, R25W, S. 12-14, 20-36; T2N, R26W, S36
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants