Thinning to promote resiliency to insect and disease infestations on approximately 522 acres in the Mena and Oden Ranger District.
Location
Stands within Board Camp, Gafford Creek, and Lower Cossatot project areas. Board Camp and Lower Cossatot are south of Mena, AR. Gafford Creek is southwest of Gravelly, AR.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/23/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Mena Oden FY 23 Farm Bill Thinning | Decision Signed Date: 08/02/2023 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Mena Ranger District; Oden Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |