Decision Memo Completed

Montgomery and Walker 1st Thinning

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

First thinning project focused on improvement of red-cockaded woodpecker habitat and overall forest health.

Location

The project area is located around the north end of Lake Conroe and west of the town of New Waverly, Texas. Highway 1375 bisects the project area on an East/West axis.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/20/2017
2
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2019 (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; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green)
Montgomery and Walker 1st ThinningDecision Signed Date: 03/27/2018
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSam Houston Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants