Decision Memo Completed

Prescribed Burning in Compartments 6, 7, 14, and 15

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

Proposal to burn 4,470 acres to improve wildlife habitat, particularly for the Red-cockaded Woodpecker.

Location

Compartments 6, 7, 14, and 15 in the Sam Houston

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/17/2011
2
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2012 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Prescribed Burning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Fuels ReductionDecision Signed Date: 03/08/2012
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSam Houston Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionC-6 and C-7 are located 20 miles west of New Waverly, Texas and C-14 adn C-15 are located 10 miles north of Montgomery, Texas
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management