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 Exclusion | 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Twin Ponds Sanitation Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/24/2016 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Kiamichi Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |