Multi-resource project to help improve forest conditions; stands more resilient to stressors such as weather, insects, and disease. Improving habitat for game species as well as threatened, endangered, and sensitive species. Improving trails, roads.
Location
Primarily in Madison and Franklin counties. Bounded on the north by the White River, the east by Highway 23. Near towns: Cass to the south, Brashears northeast, Combs northwest.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/04/2025
2
Comment Period
01/31/2026
3
Objection Period Start
03/30/2026
4
Decision
05/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements |
| Fanes Mill | Decision Signed Date: 05/22/2026 |
| Forests | Ozark-St. Francis National Forests |
| Districts | Boston Mountain Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | multiple sections in T 12N R 26W, T 12N R 27W, T 13N R 26W, T 13N R 27W |