Decision Memo Completed

2021 Mena Oden Farm Bill Thinning Project

Ouachita National Forest Polk, Arkansas Mena Ranger District

Thinning to promote resiliency to insect and disease infestations on approximately 1250 acres in the Mena and Oden Ranger District.

Location

Stands within Foxglove, Orange Fork, and Rock Creek timber sale areas. Foxglove and Rock Creek are west of Mena, AR. Orange Fork is east of Mena, AR.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/02/2020
2
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (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
2021 Mena Oden Farm Bill Thinning Project.Decision Signed Date: 05/14/2021
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsMena Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)