Decision Memo Completed

WHI 2012 Midstory - JWF RD Oua NF

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

Midstory removal on 735 acres for wildlife habitat improvement.

Location

JWF Ranger District, Ouachita NF Compartments 470, 475, 1437, 1444, 1449, 1450 (735 acres)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/24/2012
2
Comment Period
05/27/2012
3
Decision
07/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Wildlife Habitat Improvement Midstory Reduction 735 acresDecision Signed Date: 07/16/2012
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsJessieville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSaline, Perry, Yell Counties, AR
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants