Decision Memo Completed

Liberty Springs Project

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Van Buren, Arkansas Bayou Ranger District

Project to thin overcrowded pine stands to reduce hazardous fuels and potential insect disease outbreak. Create a healthy more resilient forest.

Location

Eastside of District between Brock Creek Rec. Area and District boundary

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/26/2022
2
Decision
07/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (2)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Liberty Springs ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/18/2023
ForestsOzark-St. Francis National Forests
DistrictsBayou Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionVan Buren County, Arkansas Township 10 North, Range 17 West, Sections 10-15, and 23-24 and Township 10 North, Range 16 West, Sections 5-8,16-17,19-20, and 29-30.
Forest products