Downed and damaged trees would be treated. Less than 0.5 mi. of temporary roads would be built. Revegetation would occur naturally or from hand planting. All temporary roads would be decommissioned. Firewood collection would be allowed.
Location
Paty Hollow is 3.5 mi. NE of Thomasville, near the S end of FS Road 4155 & County Road 430. Big Barren is 5.25 mi. SE of Fremont, near the S end of FS Road 3957.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/07/2015
2
Decision
01/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Decision Memo for Paty Hollow and Big Barren Tornado Salvage Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/21/2016 |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Doniphan / Eleven Point Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |