Decision Memo Completed

Pueraria Lobata (Kudzu) Prescribed Burn

Ouachita National Forest McCurtain, Oklahoma Kiamichi Ranger District

Prescribed burning of approximately 848 acres for the purpose of Kudzu eradication with secondary benefits in fuel reduction and wildlife habitat improvement.

Location

Approximately 6 miles SE of Idabel, OK and approximately 6 miles SW of Haworth, OK.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/02/2010
2
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2012 (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
Pueraria lobata (Kudzu) Fuel Reduction/Invasive Species BurnsDecision Signed Date: 03/14/2012
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsKiamichi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 34, T8S, R24E; Section 30, T8S, R25E; Section 6, T9S, R25E
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants