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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Prescribed Burning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction | Decision Signed Date: 03/08/2012 |
| Forests | National Forests In Texas |
| Districts | Sam Houston Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | C-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 |