Decision Memo Completed

Aldridge Creek Tornado Salvage Project

Mark Twain National Forest Butler, Missouri Poplar Bluff Ranger District

Salvage 68 ac. of damaged trees. Mechanical equipment would be used. Up to 0.5 mi. of temporary roads; temporary roads decommissioned after activities. Natural reforestation; planting as needed. Remove residual trees less than 9 inches in diameter.

Location

The Aldridge Creek Tornado Salvage Project is located in Butler County, Missouri, approximately 8 miles northwest of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The area is located east of US Highway 67 and lies between County Roads 520 and 522.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/21/2017
2
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Salvage)
Aldridge Creek Tornado Salvage ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/21/2017
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsPoplar Bluff Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.25 N., R. 5 E., sec. 34 and 35, fifth principal meridian
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)