Freedom Ecological Management Unit
The Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District proposes to implement management activities such as timber harvest, fuels treatments, silviculture treatments, wildlife treatments, and transportation treatments within the Freedom EMU.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
12 miles east of Waldron, Arkansas.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/20/2023 |
| Comment Period | 09/29/2024 |
| Decision | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cold Springs 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:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Freedom Ecosystem Management Unit
Decision Signed Date: 01/27/2025
Forests:
Ouachita National Forest
Districts:
Cold Springs Ranger District
States:
Arkansas
Counties:
Scott
Legal Land Description:
T 3 N R 26 W (Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6), T 3 N R 27 W (Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11), T 4 N R 26 W (Sections 20, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34), and T 4 N R 27 W (Sections 25, 34, 35, and 36)
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Mary Newton
2190 E. Main Street
Booneville, AR 72927
479-637-4174 ext 102
Mary.Newton@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/27/2025