Watershed level land management project proposed to restore Powell Creek watershed according to the standards of the Forest Plan.
Location
Powell Creek watershed encompasses a total of 14,115 acres, 2,277 acres of which is private land. Located around the city of Mena and includes approximately 3.2 miles of the Talimena Scenic Byway.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/06/2017
2
Comment Period
02/02/2018
3
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Powell Creek | Decision Signed Date: 07/13/2018 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Mena Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections of Township 1 South Range 31 West and Township 2 South Range 32 W |