Decision Memo Completed

Carter Creek - NWTF Prescribed Burn

Ouachita National Forest McCurtain, Oklahoma Kiamichi Ranger District

To conduct Rx burns for the purpose of vegetation management and reduce fuels, in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem.

Location

Approximately 14 miles north of Broken Bow, OK and approximately 9 miles south of Bethel, OK. West of Hwy 259 and East of Glover River

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/22/2010
2
Decision
01/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2011 (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
Carter Creek Fuel Reduction BurnsDecision Signed Date: 01/11/2011
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsKiamichi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S,R23E,Sec. 32-35/T4S,R23E,Sec. 1-5, 8-20, T4S,R24E,Sec. 3-9, & 18
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants