The purpose of this project is to reduce hazardous fuels and restore fire-adapted ecosystems through the intentional application of fire on the landscape. The Dave Crockett NF proposes prescribed burning roughly 260,000 acres with prescribed fire.
Location
Davy Crockett National forest; Management area (MA)1, MA 2, MA 4, MA 8b, MA 8d, MA9, MA 10, and the Alabama Creek Wildlife Management Area
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/23/2020
2
Comment Period
07/23/2020
3
08/07/2023
4
Objection Period Start
02/04/2023
5
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
01/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Davy Crockett National Forest Prescribed Burn Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/04/2023 |
| Forests | National Forests In Texas |
| Districts | Davy Crockett Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |