Environmental Assessment Completed

Apple Springs

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Houston; Trinity, Texas Davy Crockett Ranger District

Utilizing management techniques including thinning and regeneration to reduce off-site loblolly pine in the project area and improve forest health, wildlife habitat, and overall stand condition.

Location

Compartments 108-111 and 119-121 in and adjacent to the Neches River Flood zone. The compartments lie west of TX-94 in Helmic, north of FM2501, and east of FM 2262

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/10/2024
2
Comment Period
02/23/2025
3
09/30/2025
4
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Apple SpringsDecision Signed Date: 09/29/2025
ForestsNational Forests In Texas
DistrictsDavy Crockett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planningWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)