Decision Memo Completed

Cedar Mountain Prescribed Burn

Ouachita National Forest McCurtain, Oklahoma Kiamichi Ranger District

To conduct prescribed burning for the purpose of vegetation management and fuels reduction in order to create/move toward a more sustainable ecosystem.

Location

Approximately 14 miles North of Broken Bow, OK and approximately 9 miles south of Bethel, OK. West of Highway 259 and East of Glover River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/04/2011
2
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2012 (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
Cedar Mountain Sub-Unit 3 Fuel Reduction BurnsDecision Signed Date: 02/10/2012
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsKiamichi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 13-16, 20-24, T4S, R23E; Section 7-9, 16-21, T4S, R24E
Grazing managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed management