First commercial thinning in 47 pine plantations ranging in age from 18-33 years. Approximately 4,400 acres are involved which includes > 100 acres of inclusions. Location is on the north end of Sabine NF in Shelby and Sabine Counties.
Location
Shelby County, Compartments 15-16, 18-19, 29-30, 35-37, 39-41, 43-45, 48-49, and 55-57. Stands 12 and 13 in Compartment 57 are located in Sabine County.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/02/2009
2
Comment Period
11/30/2010
3
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Tenaha Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/03/2012 Legal Notice Date: 02/07/2012 |
| Forests | National Forests In Texas |
| Districts | Sabine Ranger District |