Wildlife Habitat Improvement Prescribe Burning in Compartments 8, 9, & 43
Prescribe burning about 4,200 acres in Compartments 8, 9, & 43 would help to improve wildlife habitat, particularly Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and reduce fuel loadings.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Compartments 8, 9, & 43 of the Sam Houston National Forest
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/07/2012 |
| Comment Period | 10/02/2012 |
| Decision | 11/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2013 (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:
Sam Houston Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Prescribed Burning for Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Fuels Reduction
Decision Signed Date: 11/13/2012
Legal Notice Date: 11/15/2012
Forests:
National Forests In Texas
Districts:
Sam Houston Ranger District
States:
Texas
Counties:
Montgomery; Walker
Legal Land Description:
Compartments 8 and 9 are located 10 miles east of Richards, Texas and Compartment 43 is located 8 miles west of New Waverly, Texas.
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Jason Klawinsky
394 FM 1375 West
New Waverly, TX 77358
936-344-6205
jpklawinsky@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 11/16/2012