Decision Memo Completed

Compartment 29, 36 South, and 37 Mulching Project

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

The SHNF proposes to mechanically reduce the density and stature of understory and midstory vegetation of approximately 2,790 acres in compartments 29, 36 south and 37 of the SHNF located in Montgomery County, TX.

Location

Sam Houston NF, Compartments 29, 36 and 37; Montgomery County, Tx.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/15/2021
2
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (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
Compartment 29, 36 South, and 37 Mulching ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/31/2022
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsSam Houston Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)