Decision Memo Completed

Fuel Reduction and Smoke Management in Compartments 41, 42, 43

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

Mechanically treat (mulch) understory and midstory in compartments 41, 42, 43 on the Sam Houston National Forest and construct 1.2 miles of permanent dozer line.

Location

Compartments 41, 42, 43 located in Montgomery and Walker Counties approximately 6 miles west of New Waverly, Tx and south of Farm to Market (FM) Road 1375.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/24/2016
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Fuel Reduction and Smoke Management in Compartments 41, 42, 43Decision Signed Date: 04/24/2017
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSam Houston Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)