Decision Memo Completed

2017 Nickleson Branch Farm Bill

Ouachita National Forest Scott, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2017 Nickleson Branch Farm BillDecision Signed Date: 04/14/2017
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District; Oden Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)