Decision Memo Completed

Winona Cliff and Talus Sites Stand Improvment

Ouachita National Forest Perry; Saline, Arkansas Jessieville Ranger District

Thinning, consisting of overstory development on 622 acres and midstory removal on 121 acres of central interior acidic cliff and talus forest communities. Prescribed burning of approximately 398 acres.

Location

Part Compartments 1430, 1431, 1435, 1439, 1440, 1447, and 1448, Winona Unit, JWF Ranger District, Ouachita NF.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/08/2010
2
Decision
08/2010 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Wildlife and Plant Habitat Improvement Winona Cliff and Talus CommunitiesDecision Signed Date: 08/19/2010
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsWinona Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPt T3N, R18W, Perry & Saline Counties, AR; Pt T2N, R18W, Saline Co., AR; Pt T3N, R17W, Perry Co., AR; Pt T2N, R17W, Perry & Saline Counties, AR
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)