Decision Memo Completed

San Jacinto First Thinning Project

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas San Jacinto, Texas Sam Houston Ranger District

The thinning of 4,200 acres of young pine plantations.

Location

34 compartments on the eastern portion of the Sam Houston National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/30/2012
2
Comment Period
04/15/2016
3
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2016 (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; Timber Sales (Green)
San Jacinto First Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/31/2016
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSam Houston Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionAll compartments are located in San Jacinto county within close proximity of Coldspring, TX
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsForest products