Proposal to prescribe burn about 4,830 acres to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel loadings.
Location
Compartments 41, 42, & 50
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/07/2010
2
Comment Period
08/23/2012
3
Decision
10/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Prescribed Burning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction | Decision Signed Date: 10/03/2012 Legal Notice Date: 10/05/2012 |
| Forests | National Forests In Texas |
| Districts | Sam Houston Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Compts. 41 & 42 are located five miles west of New Waverly, while Compt. 50 is located about 6 miles northwest of New Waverly. |