Decision Memo Completed

2017PocketEddyTornadoSalvage

Mark Twain National Forest Phelps; Pulaski, Missouri Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District

Address the after-effects of a Tornado or high wind event that occurred on May 27, 2017. The wind event downed and or damaged trees across approx. 210 acres of National Forest Lands on the Mark Twain National Forest.

Location

On the Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger South of Duke, MO. Fourteen salvage units(parts of 55 stands)lie south and west of Hwy K.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/29/2017
2
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2017 (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)
Pocket Eddy Tornado Salvage ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/20/2017
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsHouston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT34N,R10W Sections 13-15, 21-24, 26-28. T34N,R09W Section 18, Fifth Principal Meridian
Heritage resource managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsWatershed management