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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Carter Creek Fuel Reduction Burns | Decision Signed Date: 01/11/2011 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Kiamichi Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T3S,R23E,Sec. 32-35/T4S,R23E,Sec. 1-5, 8-20, T4S,R24E,Sec. 3-9, & 18 |