Decision Memo Completed

Butler Hollow Natural Area Prescribed Burn and Cedar Control Project

Mark Twain National Forest Barry, Missouri Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District

This 385 acres project will entail cutting and dropping cedar in place and using prescribed fire on a 2-3 year cycle to maintain specialized glade and savannah habitats in the project area.

Location

Butler Hollow Natural Area, Cassville Unit, Ava-Cassville-Willow Springs District, Mark Twain Nation Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/09/2011
2
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (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
Butler Hollow Natural Area Prescribed Burn and Cedar Control ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/12/2011
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsAva / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 21 N., R. 27 W., Section 22, Barry County, Missouri
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)