Decision Memo Completed

Commercial Thinning and Stand Improvement, Crossett Experimental Forest (SRS-4159)

Ouachita National Forest Ashley, Arkansas Jessieville Ranger District

Commercial thinning and follow-up timber stand improvement (release) of "good" and "poor" farm forties as part of on-going (75 years) research activity at the Crossett Experimental Forest (SRS-4159).

Location

Crossett Experimental Forest (SRS-4159) Compartment 51 ("Good Farm Forty") and Compartment 56 ("Poor Farm Forty")

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/13/2011
2
Decision
06/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development; Timber Sales (Green)
Comml Thin & Stand Improve Crossett Experimental Forest C-51 & 56 (70 ac)Decision Signed Date: 06/10/2011
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsJessieville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 27 and 28, Township 19 South, Range 8 West, Ashley County, Arkansas
ResearchForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)