Decision Memo Completed

Carter Mountain Storm Salvage

Ouachita National Forest McCurtain, Oklahoma Kiamichi Ranger District

The primary purpose of this salvage action is to quickly address the issues of the susceptibility of the damaged areas to insect and disease infestations, help to maintain the health and vigor of the forest, gain access to the hazardous accumulation

Location

Management Area 22- Renewal of the Shortleaf Pine %u2013 Bluestem Ecosystem and Red- Cockaded Woodpecker Habitat

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/09/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Carter Mountain Storm SalvageDecision Signed Date: 08/13/2014
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsKiamichi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S, R24E, Sections 22,23,26,27 & 28
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementForest products