Environmental Assessment Completed

Ava Glades East

Mark Twain National Forest Ozark; Taney, Missouri Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District

This project is proposed to restore glade ecosystems by removing eastern red cedar and thinning hardwoods and pine to enhance wildlife habitat and reduce hazardous fuels through judicious use of timber management practices and prescribed fire.

Location

Ava Glades East

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/06/2012
2
Comment Period
02/06/2012
3
Decision
08/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
Ava Glades East ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/28/2012 Legal Notice Date: 08/30/2012
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsAva / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT23N, R16W, Sections 5-8, 17, 18, and 20; T23N,R17W Sections 1and 12; T24N, R16W; Sections 3-9, 17-19, 21, 22, 27, 28, 31, and 33; and T24N, R17W Section 36 in Ozark and Taney Counties, Missouri
Forest productsWildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)