Decision Memo Completed

2024 Cave Gate Project

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Newton, Arkansas Buffalo Ranger District

The Big Piney Ranger District is considering a project to construct a gate at the entrance of a cave that has several species of bats, including endangered, proposed endangered, and sensitive-listed species, that utilize the cave for hibernation.

Location

Deer Quadrangle

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/26/2024
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
2024 Cave Gate ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/01/2024
ForestsOzark-St. Francis National Forests
DistrictsBuffalo Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants