Decision Memo Completed

Wildlife Habitat Improvement Prescribe Burning in Compartments 41, 42, & 50

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Montgomery; Walker, Texas Sam Houston Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Prescribed Burning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Fuels ReductionDecision Signed Date: 10/03/2012 Legal Notice Date: 10/05/2012
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSam Houston Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionCompts. 41 & 42 are located five miles west of New Waverly, while Compt. 50 is located about 6 miles northwest of New Waverly.
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants