Decision Memo Completed

Walker County Southern Pine Beetle Resilience and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project

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

The project proposes southern pine beetle resilience and wildlife habitat improvement activities on up to 3,000 acres within compartments 48, 49, and 53 of the Sam Houston National Forest east of New Waverly, Texas.

Location

Compartments 48, 49, and 53 of the Sam Houston National Forest east of New Waverly, Texas

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/22/2016
2
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Walker County Southern Pine Beetle Hazard Reduction and Wildlife Habitat ImDecision Signed Date: 05/26/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSam Houston Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants