Increase of bat roosting opportunities by installing up to 9 artificial roosts and clearing vegetation around 3 adjacent ponds to improve flight paths and overall habitat conditions.
Location
Northwest portion of the Buffalo Ranger District in Newton County, AR (see map)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/20/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Bat Artificial Roost Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/28/2025 |
| Forests | Ozark-St. Francis National Forests |
| Districts | Buffalo Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 14N Range 23-24W |