Decision Memo Completed

Big Cedar Vegetation Management Project

Ouachita National Forest Le Flore, Oklahoma Kiamichi Ranger District

The Oklahoma Ranger Districts propose to implement management activities to meet the needs for the Big Cedar Area. The intent of these activities is to move the area toward desired conditions described in the 2005 Revised Forest Plan.

Location

East and southeast of Talihina near Big Cedar, Oklahoma.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/10/2023
2
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
FANEC Big Cedar Vegetation Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/12/2026
ForestsOuachita National Forest
DistrictsKiamichi Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSects 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 22, 23, 24 of T2N R25E; Sects 19 & 30 of T2N R26E; Sect 36 of T3N R24E; Sects 31, 32, 33 of T3N R25E of the I.B.M.
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)