Decision Memo Completed

Heath Creek and Terrapin Creek Wildlife Stand Improvement

Ouachita National Forest Scott, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

Midstory and overstory reduction using chainsaws for wildlife stand improvement on 971 acres in the Heath Creek and Terrapin Creek areas of the Mena Ranger District.

Location

Compartments 821, 822, and 832

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/29/2019
2
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Heath Creek and Terrapin Creek Wildlife Stand ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 06/28/2019
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 1 North Range 31 West Section 13, 23, and 24
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants