Decision Memo Completed

Twin Ponds Sanitation

Ouachita National Forest McCurtain, Oklahoma Kiamichi Ranger District

A sanitation harvest, not to exceed 250 acres, to remove standing dead loblolly pine, currently infested loblolly, and loblolly within the stand at high risk of infestation to reduce spread and further population increase of Ips engraver beetles.

Location

Located in compartment 1858 in Management area (MA) 22 Renewal of the Shortleaf Pine- Bluestem Ecosystem and Red- cockaded Woodpecker Habitat

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/24/2016
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Twin Ponds Sanitation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/24/2016
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsKiamichi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)