Decision Memo Completed

Prescribed fire on Phase 3 Pine Bluestem areas

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

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 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); Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Research And Development
Decision Memo for Browns Creek/Flatside, Pine Blue Stem, Phase III ResearchDecision Signed Date: 09/29/2014
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsJessieville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
ResearchWildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management