The purpose of the prescribed burning is to improve stand condition, reduce fuel buildup, and continue long-term research activities in coordination with research. Includes timber stand and wildlife habitat improvement activities with no herbicides.
Location
Burns are located in Garland, Perry, and Saline counties.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/13/2014
2
Decision
09/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Research And Development |
| Decision Memo for Browns Creek/Flatside, Pine Blue Stem, Phase III Research | Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2014 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Jessieville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |