Environmental Assessment Completed

Jones Ranch Proposal

Mark Twain National Forest Christian, Missouri Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District

This project seeks to improve forest health within the Jones Ranch proposal area by encouraging species diversity, optimizing stocking, removing trees with declining health, and moving conditions toward those in Appendix A-3 of the Forest Plan.

Location

This project is located on federal lands of the ACWRD in Christian County, MO, 1.5mi west of Chadwick, 16mi SE of Springfield, and 10mi NE of Branson.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
3/12/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date
8/21/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Decision Signed Date8/21/2026
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)