The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District proposes to implement management activities such as timber harvest, fuels treatments, silviculture treatments, and wildlife treatments within the West Newman EMU.
Location
The West Newman project area is in Township 3 N Range 27 W (Sections 29 and 31-33), Township 2 N Range 28 W (Sections 1, 12-14, and 24), Township 2 N Range 27 W (Sections 3-10, and 15-18).
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/18/2025
2
Comment Period
09/28/2025
3
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Boundary Adjustments; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| West Newman Ecosystem Management Unit Final FONSI | Decision Signed Date: 10/30/2025 |
| Forests | Ouachita National Forest |
| Districts | Poteau Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |