Approx. 5,258 acres will be prescribed burned to establish a burn rotation to move toward a fully restored shortleaf pine/bluestem grass ecosystem. It will also give us an opportunity to better address the effects of these large scale burns on PETS.
Location
Compartments 1245, 1258, 1268, 1269, and 1278.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/18/2014
2
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2014 (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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Stateline Burn Unit Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 04/29/2014 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Poteau Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |