Decision Memo Completed

Compartment 30 Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project

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

Improve wildlife habitat within 290 acres in Compartment 30 by mechanical thinning of mature pine stands, control midstory densities of pine/hardwood and understory woody species, and prescribed burn.

Location

13 miles west of New Waverly, TX at the intersection of FM 1375 and Osbourne Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/12/2014
2
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (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
Compartment 30 Wildlife Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/21/2015
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSam Houston Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants