Decision Memo Completed

Rock Shop Fire Salvage Sale

Ouachita National Forest McCurtain, Oklahoma Kiamichi Ranger District

Salvage Sale is to address the concern for public safety, insect infestation, hazard trees and reforestation needs for the area recently affected by the Rock Shop Fire. Salvage of 20 acres resulting in the harvest of dead and dying trees.

Location

Approximately 8 miles North of Broken Bow, OK, North of Hwy 259A within Management Area 16 (wildlife and recreation emphasis).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/03/2010
2
Decision
11/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage)
Rock Shop Fire Salvage Sale ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/23/2010
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsKiamichi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 6, T5S, R25E
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)