Upper Fiddlers Creek
The Mena-Oden Ranger District proposes to implement management activities to meet the needs for Upper Fiddlers Creek Project Area. The intent of these activities is to move the area toward desired conditions described in The Revised Forest Plan.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Primarily North of the community of Sims, Arkansas.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/28/2023 |
| Comment Period | 06/11/2023 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2028 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Oden Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Upper Fiddlers Creek
Decision Signed Date: 03/31/2025
Upper Fiddlers Creek FONSI/DN
Decision Signed Date: 03/31/2025
Forests:
Ouachita National Forest
Districts:
Oden Ranger District
States:
Arkansas
Counties:
Montgomery; Scott; Yell
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jennifer Benefield
1603 Hwy 71N
Mena, AR 71953
479-394-5595-222
jennifer.benefield@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/8/2025