Decision Memo Completed

Wildlife Habitat Improvement; C-463, C-1406, C-1415; JWF RD, Ouachita NF

Ouachita National Forest Perry; Yell, Arkansas Jessieville Ranger District

Mid-story thinning, with chainsaw or other hand tool, on 1,281 acres to enhance wildlife habitat. No commercial harvest. No herbicide use. No road construction.

Location

Ouachita NF, JWF RD, C-463, C-1406, C-1415

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/12/2013
2
Comment Period
03/16/2013
3
Decision
05/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Wildlife Habitat ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 05/30/2013 Legal Notice Date: 06/02/2013
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsFourche Ranger District; Winona Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3N, R18W, Perry Co., AR; T4&5N, R22W, Yell Co., AR
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)