Categorical Exclusion Completed

Ozark Pocket Gopher Reintroduction Project

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Stone, Arkansas Sylamore Ranger District

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) would release Ozark pocket gophers, an extirpated species, in up to two vacant range allotment fields.

Location

Sections 5, 6 and 8, T.16N, R.10W in Stone County, AR

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
4/30/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
5/6/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSFWS B(6) (516 DM 8.5)
Decision Signed Date5/6/2026
Wildlife, fish, rare plants