Buffalo Creek and Walker Mountain Midstory Reduction Projects
-Midstory reduction habitat improvement, on 2,294 acres, by chainsaw felling mid-story trees. -Cutting hardwood mid-story tress less than 10 inches diameter breast height (dbh) -Cutting pine trees less than 8 inches dbh
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
South of Smithville,McCurtain County, w/in MA22%u2013Renewal of the Shortleaf Pine-Bluestem Ecosystem & Red-cockaded Woodpecker Habitat & north of Haw Creek,LeFlore County, w/in MA21%u2013Old Growth Restoration
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/20/2015 |
| Decision | 02/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Kiamichi Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Project Decision Information
Buffalo Creek and Walker Mountain Midstory Reduction Projects
Decision Signed Date: 02/09/2016
Forests:
Ouachita National Forest
Districts:
Kiamichi Ranger District
States:
Oklahoma
Counties:
McCurtain
Legal Land Description:
McCurtain County includes portions of T2N, R25E, Sections 10-11, 14-16, 21-25, 35-36 & T2N, R26E, Sections 19 & 30. The project area within LeFlore County includes portions of T4N, R27E, Sections21-28
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Robert Bastarache
111 South State Highway 259-A
Broken Bow, OK 74728
580-286-6564
rbastarache@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 2/10/2016