Jones Ranch Project
This project seeks to improve forest health within the Jones Ranch project area by encouraging species diversity, optimizing stocking, removing trees with declining health, and moving conditions toward those in Appendix A-3 of the Forest Plan
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located on federal lands of the ACWRD in Christian County, MO., 1.5mi west of Chadwick, 16mi SE of Springfield, and 10mi NE of Branson.
Project Milestones:
Milestone | Date |
---|---|
Scoping Start | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
Comment Period | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
Objection Period Start | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
Decision | 08/2026 (Estimated) |
Implementation | 09/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs 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; Special Use Management; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Mark Twain National Forest
Districts:
Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District
States:
Missouri
Counties:
Christian
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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James Cady
P.O. Box 188
Ava, MO 65608
541-427-3231 X 5335
james.cady@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/24/2025