Decision Memo Completed

Shut In Wildlife Stand Improvement 2020

Ouachita National Forest Polk; Scott, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

Manual wildlife stand improvement and release using chainsaws on approximately 2,012 acres.

Location

Shut In Mountain

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/13/2020
2
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2020 (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
Shut In Wildlife Stand Improvement 2020Decision Signed Date: 04/28/2020
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT1N, R31W, Sections 21 through 28, 33 through 36, T1N, R30W, Sections 30, 31, and T1S, R30W Section 6
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)