Proposed treatment areas across the Mena-Oden Ranger District include plantations and natural stands of shortleaf pine forest type with stand age ranging from 20 to 96 years. These areas were designated as areas of emphasis for increasing resilience
Location
Thinning areas selected across the Mena Oden District including Black fork, Nickleson Branch and Pitfork areas
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/01/2016
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| 2017 Nickleson Branch Farm Bill | Decision Signed Date: 04/14/2017 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Mena Ranger District; Oden Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |