Salvage of storm damaged trees in area impacted by May 7th 2024 wind event. Use of heavy equipment using skidders, dozers, logging tricks. System roads will be needed to access areas. May create up to 1/2 mile temporary roads.
Location
North of Fern Community west of the Devils Canyon Special Interest Area.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/15/2024
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Biomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Forests | Ozark-St. Francis National Forests |
| Districts | Boston Mountain Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 12N R 29W sections 15, 16, 29. |