Decision Memo Completed

North Boles Field First Thinning

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Shelby, Texas Sabine Ranger District

Commercially thin approximately 3,000 acres of 66 overstocked pine stands ranging in age from about 20 to 40 years in age, to an average basal area of 60-70 square feet per acre.

Location

north of FM 2694 in Shelby County, includes stands in Compartments 1 - 6, 8 -14, and 21

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/07/2017
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (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 ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
North Boles Field First ThinningDecision Signed Date: 03/07/2019
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSabine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest products