Decision Memo Completed

CSP FY17 Farm Bill Thinning Proposal

Ouachita National Forest Scott; Yell, Arkansas Cold Springs Ranger District

Implementation of thinning treatments to approx. 1,984 acres. Proposed treatment areas across Cold Springs/Poteau RD include stands of shortleaf pine.

Location

Stands scattered across the District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/15/2016
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (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
Cold Springs Poteau FY 17 Farm Bill Thinning Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 06/13/2017
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsCold Springs Ranger District; Poteau Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)