Decision Memo Completed

Barton Fen Restoration Project

Mark Twain National Forest Iron, Missouri Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District

To restore the Ozark fen to a marsh-like natural community by means of eliminating undesirable woody encroachment coupled with prescribed fire.

Location

T34N R1W Sec. 7,8,9,16,17,18 5th Principal Meridian, Iron County, MO

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/30/2018
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Barton Fen Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/01/2019
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsPotosi / Fredericktown Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT34N R1W Sec. 7,8,9,16,17,18 5th Principal Meridian, Iron County, MO
Wildlife, fish, rare plants