West Newman Ecosystem Management Unit
The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District proposes to implement management activities such as timber harvest, fuels treatments, silviculture treatments, and wildlife treatments within the West Newman EMU.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The West Newman project area is in Township 3 N Range 27 W (Sections 29 and 31-33), Township 2 N Range 28 W (Sections 1, 12-14, and 24), Township 2 N Range 27 W (Sections 3-10, and 15-18).
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/18/2025 |
| Comment Period | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Poteau Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Recreation Management; Heritage Resource Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management; Special Use Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Boundary Adjustments; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Heritage Resource Management; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Ouachita National Forest
Districts:
Poteau Ranger District
States:
Arkansas
Counties:
Scott
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Mary Newton
P.O. Box 2255
Waldron, AR 71958
479-637-4174
Mary.Newton@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/21/2025