Butch Arthur Project would include pine and hardwood thinning, mechanical mulching, and prescribed burning to move stand conditions toward the desired future condition for RCW habitat and reduce the risk of SPB outbreak and wildfire effects.
Location
Comp. 95 and 96 are approx. 6 mi. SW of Coldspring, Tx, east of FM 945, and mostly south of Butch Arthur Rd. Comp 100 is approx. 9 mi SSW of FM 945. Comp 101 is approx. 4.25 mi SSW of Coldspring.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/28/2024
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Butch Arthur | Decision Signed Date: 09/30/2025 |
| Forests | National Forests In Texas |
| Districts | Sam Houston Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |