Environmental Assessment Completed

Square Rock Ecosystem Management Unit

Ouachita National Forest Scott, Arkansas Poteau Ranger District

The project includes timber harvest, prescribed burning, and wildlife improvements for Management Area 14 (Ouachita Mountains – Habitat Diversity Emphasis).

Location

The Square Rock project area is in Township 3 N Range 28 W (Sections 3 – 6), Township 4 N Range 28 W (Sections 29 – 34), Township 4 N Range 29 W (Sections 25 – 26 and 35 – 36). The project area is located in Scott County approximately 5 miles northeast of Waldron, Arkansas.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
9/10/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date
6/3/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Decision Signed Date6/3/2026
Forest productsFuels managementHeritage resource managementLand management planningRecreation managementRoad managementSpecial use managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants