Decision Memo Completed

2020 Mena Oden Farm Bill Thinning Project

Ouachita National Forest Montgomery; Scott, Arkansas Oden Ranger District

Thinning to promote resiliency to insect and disease infestation on 1029 acres in the Oden and Mena Ranger District.

Location

Stands within Turkey Pen, Brantley, Clear Fork and Narrows sale areas. Turkey Pen is located south of Oden AR. Brantley and Narrows are located north east of Sims AR. Clear Fork is north of Mena.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/16/2019
2
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2020 Mena Oden Farm Bill Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/24/2019
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District; Oden Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)