Environmental Assessment Completed

Kidhaw Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project

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

Proposal to improve habitat for various wildlife species, including the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, through thinning, prescribe burning, midstory removal, control of non-native invasive plants, and planting of native grasses.

Location

Compartments 5 and 6

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/10/2011
2
Comment Period
08/23/2013
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Kidhaw Wildlie Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/26/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/28/2013
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSam Houston Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionCompts. 5 and 6 are located about 2 miles east of Richards, Tx.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsRoad managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management