Decision Memo Completed

Prescribed Burning in Compartment 51

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

Prescribed burn 910 acres in Compartment 51 for wildlife habitat improvment, particularly the Red-cockaded Woodpecker.

Location

Compartment 51

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/18/2011
2
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2012 (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 ActivitySpecies 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-51 is located 5 miles west of New Waverly, TX
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management