Decision Memo Completed

Crossett Experimental Forest (SRS 4159) Prescribed Fire 2016

Ouachita National Forest Ashley, Arkansas Jessieville Ranger District

The proposed prescribed burning is part of long-term research goals and objectives of the Crossett Experimental Forest. The project is a timber stand and wildlife habitat improvement project that does not include the use of herbicides.

Location

Sections 21, 22, 27, and 28 of Township 19S Range 8W

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/10/2015
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2017 (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
Crossett Experimental Forest (SRS 4159) Prescribed Fire 2016Decision Signed Date: 02/01/2017
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsJessieville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 21, 22, 27, and 28 of Township 19S Range 8W
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementResearchWatershed management