Decision Memo Completed

Compartment 123: Salvage Harvest of Dead and Dying Black and Scarlet oak

Mark Twain National Forest Butler, Missouri Poplar Bluff Ranger District

1) Salvage harvest on approximately 248 acres in 15 stands in Compartment 123 to address dead and dying black and scarlet oak in the area.

Location

Six miles NE of Poplar Bluff, MO in Butler County, MO. Nearest rural community is Wapapello, MO approx. 3.5 miles to north.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/09/2009
2
Comment Period
04/12/2009
3
Decision
06/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
Compartment 123 (Mud Creek) Salvage Project (#27278)Decision Signed Date: 06/16/2010 Legal Notice Date: 06/20/2010
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsPoplar Bluff Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT26N, R7E, Sections 15, 21, 22, 27 and 28.
Forest products