Decision Memo Completed

2017 Silviculture Activities

Ouachita National Forest Polk, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

Manual precommercial thinning and release using chainsaws on approximately 163 acres across Polk County Arkansas

Location

Compartment 861 Stand 10, Compartment 891 Stand 8, Compartment 892 Stand 13, Compartment 947 stand 31 Compartment 948 Stand 24, Compartment 950 Stand 37, Compartment 955 Stand 16 ,and 25

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/02/2017
2
Decision
03/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2017 Silviculture ActivitiesDecision Signed Date: 03/16/2017
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)