Environmental Assessment Cancelled

Sylamore Range Allotment Management Project

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

Proposing management of 4 range allotments with conversion from exotic pasture grass to native grasses, forbs and herbaceous species on fields; proposal includes placing 2 allotments in closed status and removing them from the NFS range system.

Location

Six range allotments on the Sylamore District located within Baxter (2 allotments) and Stone (4 allotments) County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/29/2020
2
Comment Period
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
11/2022 (Estimated)
4
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
ForestsOzark-St. Francis National Forests
DistrictsSylamore Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsGrazing managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Special use management