Decision Memo Completed

Mt. Vernon Project

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Houston, Texas Davy Crockett Ranger District

There is a need for active management of overstocked stands within MA-2 to provide suitable nesting and foraging habitat for the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker (RCW). The purpose of the Mt. Vernon Vegetation Project is to create and maintain suit

Location

The project is west of FM 227 and on the east by FM 511. The project area continues south to Hwy 7 and north to CR 1170. The project area encompasses Compartments 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/03/2017
2
Comment Period
03/05/2018
3
Decision
01/2020 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2020 (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
Mt. Vernon ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/22/2020
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsDavy Crockett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants