Categorical Exclusion · Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District · updated 8/10/2026 · decision 1/2027 (Estimated)
A portion of T34N, R13W, Sec. 10 of the Houston/Rolla Ranger District, Mark Twain National Forest. · Laclede, Missouri
Provide year-round passenger vehicle access to the holder's private property in Laclede County, MO. The Holder is authorized to use and maintain a 1408 foot (0.27 mile) long by 20 foot wide (0.65 acres) graveled right-of-way through a portion of the Houston/Rolla Ranger District.
Special use management
NEPA Start Date
7/31/2026
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-28d-USFS |
Categorical Exclusion · Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District · updated 8/4/2026
A portion of T34N, R13W, Section 3 of the Houston/Rolla Ranger District, Mark Twain National Forest. · Laclede, Missouri
Provide year-round passenger vehicle access to the holder’s private property in Laclede County, MO. The Holder would be authorized to use and maintain an existing, 777 foot (0.15 mile) long by 20 foot wide (0.35 acres) graveled right-of-way through a portion of the Houston/Rolla Ranger District.
Special use management
NEPA Start Date
7/27/2026
Finding/Decision Date
8/3/2026
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-28d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 8/3/2026 |
Categorical Exclusion · Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District · updated 7/27/2026
A portion of T33N, R13W, Sec. 26 of the Houston/Rolla Ranger District, Mark Twain National Forest. · Laclede, Missouri
Provide year-round passenger vehicle access to the holder's private property in Pulaski County, MO. The holder is authorized to use and maintain a 719 foot (0.13 mile) long by 20 foot wide graveled right-of-way (0.33 acres) through a portion of the Houston/Rolla Ranger District.
Special use management
Finding/Decision Date
4/9/2026
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-28d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 4/9/2026 |
Environmental Assessment · Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger District · updated 7/21/2026 · decision 4/2027 (Estimated)
The project area is approximately 6,774 Forest Service owned acres, located between the communities of Duke and Blooming Rose, MO and the Big Piney River and Missouri State Route K. The project would occur solely on federal lands of the Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Ranger district in Pulaski and Phelps Counties, Missouri. The legal description is Township 34 N., Range 9 W., Sections 18, 19, 30, & 31, Township 34 N., Range 10 W., Sections 9-17, 20-29, and 32-36; Fifth Principal Meridian. · Phelps; Pulaski, Missouri
The Blooming Rose project is intended to respond to the goals, objectives and standards outlined in the 2005 Forest Plan and to move the project area towards the desired future conditions for 2.1 and 6.3.
Forest productsFuels managementLand management planningVegetation management (other than forest products)
NEPA Start Date
4/24/2026
Project documents
Environmental Assessment · Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District · updated 7/21/2026 · decision 3/2027 (Estimated)
Ozark, Missouri
This project is needed to improve cool and warm season grass pasture conditions and enhance native plant communities in grazing allotments, hay production areas, wildlife areas, and wildlife openings.
Forest productsGrazing managementRoad managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
NEPA Start Date
3/26/2026
Categorical Exclusion · Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District · updated 7/1/2026
Stone County, T23N, R24W, Sections 29 and 32 · Stone, Missouri
Use and maintenance of a road on National Forest System lands in the County of Stone, State of Missouri, that is 20.00 feet wide including a 14.00 foot wide semi-graveled two track and is 3,214.00 feet long, and covers approximately 1.48 acres in the T23N, R24W, Sections 29 and 32. This is a road us
Special use management
NEPA Start Date
8/20/2025
Finding/Decision Date
4/16/2026
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-28d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 4/16/2026 |
Environmental Assessment · Mark Twain National Forest · updated 6/26/2026 · decision 1/2027 (Estimated)
Ranger Districts: Salem, Potosi/Fredericktown, Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek Missouri Counties: Iron, Reynolds, Shannon, and Texas Counties, Missouri.
This project covers a Land Exchange (LEX) of approximately 353.7 acres of private lands, adjacent to Mark Twain National Forest (MTNF) land on the Houston/Rolla/Cedar Creek (HRCC) Ranger District for approximately 2,616.11 acres of Federal lands.
Land acquisitionLand ownership managementMinerals and geology
NEPA Start Date
1/12/2026
Project documents
Environmental Assessment · ELEVEN POINT RANGER DISTRICT · updated 6/26/2026
The Buck Hollow Project area includes locations in Oregon County. The legal description for the locations includes: 24 N., R. 3 W., sec. 3-4, 7-10, 16-18; 5th Principal Meridian. · Oregon, Missouri
Vegetation management, old growth designation, firewood collection, glade restoration, wetland & pond restoration, transportation system management, decommission illegal routes, & trash removal. To view proposal documents go to https://usfs-public.box.com/s/e1rtaacdt5dhnw5zmyu5kvfd3c0bmo7m.
Forest productsFuels managementLand management planningRoad managementSpecial area managementWildlife, fish, rare plants
NEPA Start Date
12/10/2025
Finding/Decision Date
6/17/2026
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Decision Signed Date | 6/17/2026 |
Environmental Assessment · Mark Twain National Forest · updated 6/16/2026 · decision 11/2026 (Estimated)
Programmatic amendment for the entire Mark Twain National Forest · Phelps, Missouri
Proposal to amend the 2005 Mark Twain National Forest Plan to include updated standards relating to timber management near National Recreation Trails.
Land management planningRecreation managementRegulations, directives, ordersVegetation management (other than forest products)
NEPA Start Date
11/11/2025
Project documents
Environmental Assessment · Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District · updated 5/20/2026
This project is located on federal lands of the ACWRD in Christian County, MO, 1.5mi west of Chadwick, 16mi SE of Springfield, and 10mi NE of Branson.
This project seeks to improve forest health within the Jones Ranch proposal area by encouraging species diversity, optimizing stocking, removing trees with declining health, and moving conditions toward those in Appendix A-3 of the Forest Plan.
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Project documents
Environmental Assessment · Mark Twain National Forest All Units · updated 5/18/2026
East border of Piney Creek Wilderness in Stone County Missouri. Legal description is T23N, R24W, Sections 20, 29, 30, 31, and 32. · Stone, Missouri
The proposal area is a wildland-urban interface of ~2700ac. Dumping of trash, illicit drug use, user-created trails, and other activities have led to damage to the trail system and safety concerns.
Special use managementRoad management
Comment Period
02/20/2026
Decision
05/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations; Road Improvements/Construction |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Environmental Assessment · Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District · updated 5/11/2026 · decision 12/2026 (Estimated)
This proposal is needed to restore and provide a safer vehicle transit connection over Bull Creek, thereby restoring access for service and emergency vehicles and mitigating lengthy rerouting of local traffic.
NEPA Start Date
12/9/2025
Environmental Assessment · Mark Twain National Forest All Units · updated 5/6/2026
The CECC distribution/transmission line systems are in the Cassville Unit of the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District (ACWRD) while the WRVEC system is located on the Ava and Cassville RD. · Barry; Christian; Stone; Taney, Missouri
CECC & WRVEC powerline herbicide use will cover approximately 61 miles or 263 acres of aerial powerline ROW. CECC ROW Expansion will require the removal of approximately 13.6 forested acres expanding the existing widths to 60 feet.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management
Comment Period
01/01/2026
Decision
05/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Environmental Assessment · Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District · updated 1/2/2026
T.32N., R.4E., 05; T.32N., R.5E., 05; T.33N., R.4E., 05 · Iron; Madison, Missouri
Various management activities that will move national forest resource conditions closer to the long-term goals published in the Land and Resource Management Plan.
Land management planningRecreation managementHeritage resource managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management
Comment Period
11/03/2025
Objection Period Start
10/28/2025
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements; Wilderness Management |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Environmental Assessment · Doniphan / Eleven Point Ranger District · updated 10/8/2025
The project is located in Carter and Oregon counties on the Eleven Point Ranger District, Mark Twain National Forest · Carter; Oregon, Missouri
Salvage logging operations around the Ozark Trail on the Eleven Point Ranger District
Recreation managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Project Activity | Trail Management; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Doniphan / Eleven Point Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Decision Memo · Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District · updated 7/25/2025
Project is spread across the Ava portion of the ACW Ranger District. Larger cities such as Springfield, MO are within 20 miles of the closest stands. · Christian; Ozark; Taney, Missouri
This project seeks to address ecological degradation of natural community types and to address a public request for forest products via various vegetation management activities on the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs (ACW) Ranger District.
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| ACWRD Cedar Removal Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/22/2025 |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Environmental Assessment · Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District · updated 2/6/2025
The Project is located on Federal lands of the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District in Christian County and contains 6,820 acres. · Christian, Missouri
This project addresses concerns over public health and safety on the existing trail system as well as issues caused by user-created trails within the Chadwick recreation area.
Recreation managementForest productsRoad management
Comment Period
05/09/2024
Objection Period Start
08/22/2024
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T26N, R20W, Sections 21-28 and 31-36; T25N, R20W, Sections 2-11, 15-22, and 27-34, Fifth Principal Meridian |
Environmental Assessment · Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District · updated 11/15/2024
The project area is approximately 12,110 acres located between the communities of Doolittle and Edgar Springs, MO. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/5c5ec6c8768d4d5293d051a47ce72d5e/ · Phelps, Missouri
Objectives for the Corn Creek project are to improve forest health, provide a wide variety of goods, uses and services including wood products to the local community, improve recreation opportunities, and improve habitat for many species.
Recreation managementForest productsFacility management
Comment Period
01/19/2023
Objection Period Start
08/29/2024
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
12/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Forests | Mark Twain National Forest |
| Districts | Houston / Rolla / Cedar Creek Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |