To conduct prescribed burns for the purpose of vegetation management and reduce grounds fuels in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem.
Location
Approximately 7 miles south of Smithville, OK, East of Hwy 259, and west of Mtn. Fork River. Burn unit joins Hwy 259 and Mtn. Fork River.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/22/2010
2
Decision
11/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2012 (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; Watershed Improvements |
| Panther Creek 2 Fuel Reduction Burns | Decision Signed Date: 11/18/2010 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Kiamichi Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T2S,R25E,Sec. 17, 19, 20, 28-30 |