Decision Memo Completed

Prescribed Burning: Locust Mountain, Phase III Research #9, Bill Branch, and Wildcat Mountain

Ouachita National Forest Garland; Perry; Saline, Arkansas Jessieville Ranger District

Prescribed burning on approximately 14,852 acres, consisting primarily of old growth restoration units and semi-primitive/walk-in turkey hunting areas on the JWF Ranger District, Ouachita NF.

Location

Bear Creek East, Upper Lake Winona, and North Fork Saline Watersheds, JWF Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/14/2010
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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Research And Development; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Prescribed Burning: Locust Mtn, Phase III #9, Bill Branch, Wildcat MtnDecision Signed Date: 08/19/2010
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsJessieville Ranger District; Winona Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownships 1, 2, & 3 North, Ranges 17, 18, 19, & 20 West, Garland, Perry, & Saline Counties, AR
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsResearch