Louisiana Pinesnake Reintroduction Project
Release Louisiana Pinesnakes on appropriate habitat of the Kisatchie NF
Project Summary
Location Summary:
60,000 Acres across the Kisatchie NF.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/24/2025 |
| Comment Period | 03/14/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 04/25/2025 |
| Decision | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Kisatchie National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Population Enhancements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Louisiana Pinesnake Reintroduction Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/13/2025
Louisiana Pinesnake Reintroduction Project DN and FONSI
Decision Signed Date: 06/13/2025
Forests:
Kisatchie National Forest
Districts:
Catahoula Ranger District; Calcasieu Ranger District; Kisatchie Ranger District; Winn Ranger District
States:
Louisiana
Counties:
Grant; Natchitoches; Rapides; Vernon; Winn
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Robert Smith
2500 Shreveport Hwy.
Pineville, LA 71360-2009
318-473-7109
robert.smith@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/1/2025