Decision Memo Completed

Wildlife Habitat Prescribe Burning in Compartments 13, 18 & 35

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

Prescribe burn about 3,319 acres in C-13, 18, and 35 to improve wildlife habitat, including RCW habitat, and reduce fuel loads.

Location

Compartments 13, 18, & 35

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/07/2010
2
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2011 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Controlled Burning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement Compts. 13 & 35Decision Signed Date: 07/12/2011
Controlled Burning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement Compt. 18Decision Signed Date: 07/12/2011
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsDavy Crockett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionCompt. 13 is located about 5 miles north of Ratcliff, Compt. 18 is located 7 miles north of Ratcliff, and Compt. 35 is located about 4 miles southwest of Ratcliff.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management