Decision Memo Completed

Gum Thinning project

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

The proposed project area is within the Moore Plantation Wildlife Management Area (WMA). It consists of Sabine National Forest Administrative Compartments 118 and 119 which consist of approximately 2,796 acres

Location

Project area is located south of Farm to Market road 2426. Between Curry rd. on the west and Gum rd. on the east. It is bordered on the south by Compartments 121 and 122.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/29/2020
2
Decision
04/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2024 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Gum Thinning projectDecision Signed Date: 04/03/2024
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSabine Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementForest productsWildlife, fish, rare plants