Decision Memo Completed

Wildlife Habitat Improvement Prescribe Burning in Compt. 48, 49, and 50

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Houston, Texas Davy Crockett Ranger District

Prescribe burn about 4,100 acres in C-48, 49, and 50 to improve wildlife habitat, including RCW habitat, and reduce fuel loads.

Location

Compartments 48, 49, and 50

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/13/2009
2
Decision
01/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2011 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Controlled Burning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Fuels ReductionDecision Signed Date: 01/20/2011
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsDavy Crockett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThese compartments are located about 3 miles southeast of Ratcliff, Tx.
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants