Decision Memo Completed

Cannon Range Prescribed Burn

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

Fort Leonard Wood, Department of Defense and the Mark Twain National Forest are working in cooperation to achieve the desired outcomes to reduce fire risk and restore healthy, fire-adapted ecosystems.

Location

Township 33 North, Range 12West Sections 33, 34,35, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, and 28. The community of Evening Shade lies approximately three miles southeast of the project area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/24/2022
2
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2023 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Cannon Range Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 11/07/2022
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsHouston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)