Decision Memo Completed

2020 Mighty Star Blowdown Salvage

Mark Twain National Forest Douglas, Missouri Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District

Address the after-effects of a high wind event that occurred on May 4, 2020. The wind downed and/or damaged trees across approximately 249 acre. The project is proposed to restore the landscape and reduce fuel loading.

Location

Along Douglas Co. road 160 on the north and south sides of the road. Road 160 is 5 miles south of Cabool, west off of hwy. 181.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/05/2020
2
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
2020 Mighty Star Blowdown SalvageDecision Signed Date: 07/20/2020
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsAva / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT27N,R11W, Sec. 4, 5, 9, and 10
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products