Decision Memo Completed

Wildlife Habitat Improvements Muddy Creek Stewardship

Ouachita National Forest Montgomery; Scott; Yell, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

The Mena-Oden Ranger District is proposing approximately 589 acres of native grass plot restoration work (brush removal by mulching, brush-hogging, and cutting). To enhance re-establishment of native warm season grasses.

Location

Native Grass plots exist within 4 of 6 old growth restoration areas on the Mena-Oden Ranger district, Black Fork area, Chula area, Grapevine area, and Robertson Creek area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/06/2018
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (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 Improvements Muddy Creek StewardshipDecision Signed Date: 06/15/2018
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District; Oden Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)