Decision Memo Completed

Wildlife Habitat Improvement Blackfork Stewardship

Ouachita National Forest Polk, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

232 acres of native grass plot restoration (brush removal by mulching, brush-hogging, and cutting) and 2 acres of wildlife opening restoration (disking, liming, fertilizing, seeding)

Location

Black Fork Area Native Grass Plots in Compartments 800,801,and 802 Township 1North Range 32 West Section 14-22 and 2 acre Wildlife opening Compartment 817 Stand 15

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/10/2017
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (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
Wildlife Habitat Improvement Blackfork StewardshipDecision Signed Date: 06/05/2017
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants