Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
01/01/2015 to 03/31/2015
Ouachita National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Ouachita National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Christopher Mountain
Restoration Project
EA
Control of Invasive Species
Vegetation
Project Contact
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 12/17/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Compartments 64, 71, 72, 92-94, 1649-1651, 1660, 1669-71 and 1684-85
01/2015
Kimberly Miller
870-867-2101
kimberlymiller@fs.fed.u
s
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43592
Location:
UNIT - Caddo Ranger District, Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Compartments 64, 71, 72, 92-94, 1649-1651, 1660, 1669-71 and 1684-85.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 09/03/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 02/2015
Expected:05/2015
05/2015
Mary Mentz
479-495-2844
mmentz@fs.fed.us
Description: EA for control of invasives specicies vegetation for Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District and Crossett
Experimental Forest
Web Link: http://www.southernregion.fs.fed.us/ouachita/projects/
Location:
Ouachita National Forest
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
UNIT - Fourche Ranger District, Winona Ranger District, Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas.
COUNTY - Ashley, Garland, Montgomery, Perry, Saline, Scott, Yell. LEGAL - Ashley, Garland, Montgomery,
Perry, Saline, Scott, and Yell Counties, AR. Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District (400,000+ ac) and
Crossett Experimental Forest (1,680 ac).
Caddo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R8 - Southern Region
Ouachita National Forest
Project Name
Ouachita National Forest
Albert Pike Recreation Area
Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Caddo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
Christopher Ham
501-321-5253
cpham@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed changes to Albert Pike Recreation Area management including: Loops A,B,C open seasonally for day
use; Decommission Loop D; reroute access road to private cabins; Loop A/B bathhouse open seasonally; Loop C
bathhouse closed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40111
Location:
Ouachita National Forest
East Fork Burn Block
CE
*NEW LISTING*
R8 - Southern Region
Cold Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
Expected:01/2015
(other than forest products)
Scoping Start 10/22/2014
- Fuels management
Description: Compartments 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, and 269. Approximately 5,106 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45686
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
UNIT - Caddo Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Sec 27 T4S R27W.
Located on the Little Missouri River near Langley, AR.
02/2015
Raymond Self
479-637-4174
rlself@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Cold Springs Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Compartments 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, and 269. Approximately 5,106 acres.
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Ouachita National Forest
Project Name
Ouachita National Forest
East Fork Ecosystem
Management Unit Compartments 264-269
EA
Ouachita National Forest
Potato Hill Mountain
EA
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
- Land management planning
Developing Proposal
- Recreation management
Est. Notice of Initiation 01/2015
- Heritage resource
management
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: 10 Year Watershed Entry
Expected:07/2015
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Cold Springs Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
08/2015
Donna Reagan
(479) 675-3233
dreagan@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44964
Location:
UNIT - Cold Springs Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - T4NR29WS36;
T4NR28WS21,32; T3NR28WS1-6,9-16; T3NR27WS4-9,17-18. Approx. 5 miles NE of Waldron, AR; east of
Lake Waldron; North of Waldron Ridge; on Bee Mountain; runs parallel to Forest Service Road 178 (east/west);
Poteau River through this project area.
Fourche Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R8 - Southern Region
Hunter Speed
03/2015
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
501-984-5313
- Heritage resource
Comment Period Public Notice
hspeed@fs.fed.us
management
11/27/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Forest products
Notice 01/2015
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Ecosystem management activites in Baker, Blue Mountain, and Mitchell management watersheds of Fourche Unit,
Jessieville-Winona-Fourche RD, Ouachita National Forest (Compartments 400-403, 411-416)
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40286
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
Planning Status
UNIT - Fourche Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Yell. LEGAL - T 4 N, R 24 & 25 W; T 5 N, R
24&25 W; Yell Co., AR. Baker, Blue Mountain, Mitchell management watersheds; Compartments 400-403, 411416; Jessieville-Winona-Fourche RD, Ouachita national Forest.
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Ouachita National Forest
Project Name
Ouachita National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Jessieville-Winona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Arkansas Traveler 100 Mile Run - Special use management
Completed
Actual: 11/18/2014
01/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Perry, Saline. LEGAL - T2-3N, R17-18W.
The run will start at Lake Sylvia and follow the Ouachita Trail to Flatside Pinnacle, then follow Forest Service
Roads 805, 152, 132C, 135, 212, 179, 778, 2,762,964, 962, 961.
Hunter Speed
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:07/2015
10/2015
501-984-5313
- Heritage resource
Est. Notice of Initiation 03/2015
hspeed@fs.fed.us
management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Ecosystem management activities in Browns Creek-Maumelle River and Bringle Creek-Maumelle River
management watersheds on the Winona Unit, Jessieville-Winona-Fourche RD, Ouachita National Forest.
(Compartments 1419, 1420, 1430, 1431, 1432,1433, 1434).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45954
Location:
UNIT - Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Perry, Saline. LEGAL - T2N R17W, T2N
R18W, T3N R17W, and T3N R18W. 8 Miles South of Perryville, Ar.
Brushy Mountain, Compartment - Fuels management
In Progress:
Expected:01/2015
645, Middle North Fork, and
Scoping Start 12/02/2014
Potato Hill Prescribed Burns
Description: Prescribed Burning on 5605 acres in Garland, Perry, and Saline Counties.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45817
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
Darin Keyse
479-495-2844
drkeyse@fs.fed.us
Description: Recreation Event - 100 Mile Run Starting and Ending at Lake Sylvia Recreation Area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45655
Location:
Browns Creek-Lower Maumelle
Project Contact
01/2015
Darin Keyse
479-495-2844
drkeyse@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Garland, Perry, Saline. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. 4 Burn Units Located on the Jessieville Ranger District.
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Ouachita National Forest
Project Name
Ouachita National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Jessieville-Winona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Junior Murders Special Use
Reauthorization
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 11/18/2014
01/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Darin Keyse
479-495-2844
drkeyse@fs.fed.us
Description: 11.25 acre Livestock Area
Location:
Maumelle River Prescribed
Burn
Project Contact
UNIT - Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Garland. LEGAL - T1S, R21W Section 7.
South of Arkansas State Highway 298, on Garland County road 130.
- Vegetation management
Completed
Actual: 12/16/2014
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Prescribed burning on 2302 acres in Perry County, Arkansas
12/2015
Darin Keyse
479-495-2844
drkeyse@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45699
Location:
UNIT - Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Perry. LEGAL - T3N R17W in portions of
sections 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22. Approximately 6.5 miles south of Perryville, Arkansas west of
Highway 9/10.
Hunter Speed
Redbank Creek Acquired Lands - Vegetation management
N/A
On Hold
N/A
Restoration
501-984-5313 x 112
(other than forest products)
hspeed@fs.fed.us
EA
Description: Restoration of acquired lands to native tree species by site preparation with prescribed burning, subsoiling
(ripping), hand planting, and vegetation control with chainsaw and herbicide application; also release utilizing
chainsaw and/or herbicide
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34699
Location:
West Bear Den, Vanderslice
South, and Compartment 612
UNIT - Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Garland, Montgomery. LEGAL - S 19, 20,
29, 30 & 31, T1N, R22W; S 23, 24, 25, 26 & 36, T1N, R23W; Garland & Montgomery Counties, Arkansas.
Compartments 617 & 618 of Irons Fork Watershed and Compartments 616, 624, 625, & 626 of Big Branch
Watershed.
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/02/2014
Expected:01/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Clayton Swanger
501-984-5313
cswanger@fs.fed.us
Description: Prescribed Burning on 5219 acres in Montgomery and Yell Counties, Arkansas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45818
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
01/2015
UNIT - Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Yell. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
3 burn Units in Montgomery and Yell Counties, Arkansas.
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Ouachita National Forest
Project Name
Ouachita National Forest
Williams Junction VFD
Communication Site
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Jessieville-Winona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 11/14/2014
01/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
2015 Siviculture Activities
CE
*NEW LISTING*
EA
UNIT - Jessieville Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Saline. LEGAL - T2N, R18W Section 11.
The communication tower is located on Forest Service Road 212.
R8 - Southern Region
Mena-Oden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/05/2014
Expected:01/2015
01/2015
John Morgan
479-394-2382 ext. 107
jcmorgan@fs.fed.us
Description: Hand planting on approximately 30 acres in Polk County; manual release (REL) using chainsaws on approximately
66 acres in Montgomery County; and manual PCT using chainsaws on approximately 306 acres spread throughout
Montgomery County and Polk County
Location:
Big Brushy Campground
Darin Keyse
479-495-2844
drkeyse@fs.fed.us
Description: Communication Site Reauthorization
Location:
Ouachita National Forest
Project Contact
UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Polk. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Montgomery County and Polk County, Arkansas.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
Charity Ryles
479-394-2382
cjryles@fs.fed.us
Description: The Ouachita National Forest proposes to decommission Big Brushy Recreation Area (BBRA) on the Oden
Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43056
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Montgomery County, Arkansas in T1S, R26W, Section 6.
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Ouachita National Forest
Project Name
Ouachita National Forest
Nickleson Branch
EA
Project Purpose
EA
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Charity Ryles
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 11/26/2014
12/2014
479-394-2382
- Forest products
cjryles@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Nickleson Branch 6th Level Watershed Siviculture activities, wildlife habitat restoration, fuels reduction and roads
management
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42090
UNIT - Mena Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - 13 miles Southeast of Waldron,
Arkansas in T1N R26W %u2013 Sections 5 and 6; T1N R27W - Sections 1-3 and 10-11; T2N R26W - Sections
19-22 and 27-32; and T2N R27W - Sections 24-27 and 34-36; Scott County, Arkansas. Nickleson Branch
Project Area, Southeast of Waldron Arkansas, Scott County.
Charity Ryles
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
479-394-2382
- Watershed management
cjryles@fs.fed.us
- Road management
Description: The Ouachita National Forest proposes to formally designate a system of roads and trails for public use of
motorized vehicles, including Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs), in the area known as Wolf Pen Gap.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33235
Location:
Ouachita National Forest
Decision
Mena-Oden Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Location:
Wolf Pen Gap 2011 Project
Planning Status
UNIT - Mena Ranger District, Oden Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Polk. LEGAL - T3S;
R29,30W; western portion of R28W. Approximately 7 miles southeast of Mena, AR.
R8 - Southern Region
Oklahoma Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Blackjack East Prescribed Burn - Fuels management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2012
Expected:02/2015
02/2015
John Wilson
580-494-6402 x114
kriswilson@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is located 2-7 miles northwest of Whitesboro; south of State Highway 1 in LeFlore County and will
encompass approximately 2,508 acres for fuel reduction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39726
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Sections 4, 5, 8 and 17,
T3N, R23E; Sections 28, 29, 32 and 33, T4N, R23E. This project is located 2-7 miles northwest of Whitesboro,
Oklahoma; south of Oklahoma State Highway 1, in LeFlore County, Oklahoma.
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Ouachita National Forest
Project Name
Ouachita National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Oklahoma Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Buffalo Creek Bridge
Replacement
CE
Haver White Reciprocal
Easement
Project Contact
Bubba Brewster
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:02/2015
02/2015
501-321-5368
- Watershed management
Est. Scoping Start 01/2015
bbrewster@fs.fed.us
- Road management
Description: Re-align road to slightly straighten bridge approaches; remove and replace low-water crossing.
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42026
Location:
UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - Sec19,T2S,R26E. 8
miles SE of Smithville, Oklahoma.
- Road management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
John Reffit
580-494-6402
johnareffit@fs.fed.us
Description: Grant access to private property in return for NF access across private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24014
Location:
Lower Cedar Creek Road
Relocation
UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Section 13, T4N, R23E;
Section 18, T4N, R24E. 13 miles northeast of Talihina, Oklahoma.
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/24/2012
CE
Expected:02/2015
02/2015
John Baldwin
580-494-6402 ext. 119
jbaldwin01@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately 0.4 miles of Forest Service Road 53000, relocated out of the creek bottom and onto the adjacent
slope. Existing low water crossing will be removed and large box culvert bridge will be installed upstream in-line
with road relocation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39860
Location:
MCWA_ White Oak Prescribe
Burn
CE
*NEW LISTING*
John Wilson
- Vegetation management
In Progress:
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
580-494-6402 x114
(other than forest products)
Scoping Start 10/14/2014
kriswilson@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
Description: The principal objective for this prescribed burning project is to enhance stand conditions and provide wildlife
habitat improvement, reduce fuel loading, improve forest health by reintroducing fire to the landscape, controlling
understory vegetation,
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - Sections 28 & 29, T4S,
R23E. Approximately 9.5 miles northeast of Wright City, approximately 4 miles east of Old Oklahoma Highway 98,
and 8 miles west of US Highway 259.
UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Broken
Bow Unit.
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Ouachita National Forest
Project Name
Ouachita National Forest
North Blue Mountain
Prescribed Burn
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Oklahoma Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2012
CE
Expected:02/2015
Project Contact
02/2015
John Wilson
580-494-6402 x114
kriswilson@fs.fed.us
Description: This project is located 5-8 miles south of Summerfield; north of Forest Service roads A17 and 6009, in LeFlore
County, Oklahoma and will encompass approximately 2,600 acres for fuel reduction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39727
Location:
Rock Creek
EA
John Baldwin
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
03/2015
580-494-6402
- Heritage resource
Comment Period Public Notice
jbaldwin01@fs.fed.us
management
10/28/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Objection Period Legal
- Forest products
Notice 01/2015
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Land ownership management
- Road management
Description: There are no active timber sales currently providing a source of raw materials. Where feasible, timber should be
offered for sale to support local economies. Several stands are severely overstocked. This condition results in
stress and reduced vigor
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44641
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - Le Flore. LEGAL - Sections 1, 11, 12 and
14, T4N, R23E; Sections 6-8, T4N, R24E. This project is located 5-8 miles south of Summerfield; north of Forest
Service roads A17 and 6009, in LeFlore County, Oklahoma.
UNIT - Tiak Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - T3&4S and R23&24E. The
plantations to be commercially thinned are located north of Broken Bow, Oklahoma in McCurtain County in T3&4S
and R23&24E.
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Ouachita National Forest
Project Name
Ouachita National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Oklahoma Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Tiak Plantation Thinnings
Project (HFRA)
- Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2014
Expected:01/2015
Project Contact
02/2015
CE
Erick Warren
509-738-7769
ewarren@fs.fed.us
Description: The project proposed includes the over-story thinning treatment to approximately 1000 acres of Loblolly pine. The
deciding official and affected parties will correspond to schedule a time and place to meet, in person, to discuss the
decision.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45353
Location:
Ouachita National Forest
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
R8 - Southern Region
Poteau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Fourche Mountain Ecosystem
Management Unit Compartments 1312, 1313,
1314, 1315
EA
UNIT - Kiamichi Ranger District. STATE - Oklahoma. COUNTY - McCurtain. LEGAL - Not Applicable. SEE
MAP.
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
- Heritage resource
Est. Notice of Initiation 04/2015
management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: 10 year watershed entry period
Expected:09/2015
11/2015
Donna Reagan
(479) 675-3233
dreagan@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44969
Location:
UNIT - Poteau Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - T1NR29WS22-27, 34-36;
T1SR29WS1,2; T1SR28WS19,30,31. At Y City, Arkansas; intersection of Hwy. 71 and 270; south of Mill Creek
Mountain.
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Ouachita National Forest
Project Name
Ouachita National Forest
Project Purpose
Decision
Expected
Implementation
EA
08/2015
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:07/2015
- Heritage resource
Notice of Initiation 09/12/2014
management
Est. Comment Period Public
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice 02/2015
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: 10 year entry; T1N/R29W/S4,6,7,8; T1N/R30W/S1-4,9-15,22; T2N/R30W/S33-35
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43500
Location:
UNIT - Poteau Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Scott. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 7 miles south
of Waldron, AR; surrounds the Nella Community; approx. 4 miles west of Boles, AR; and west of Hwy. 71.
R8 - Southern Region
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 10/24/2014
12/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/01/2014
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
Stanley Mason
870-867-2101
sdmason@fs.fed.us
Description: Reauthorization of sign occupancy on 0.1 acres of NF land
Location:
01/01/2015 06:05 am MT
UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T1S R25W Sections
35-36. Approximately 4 miles north of Mount Ida, AR.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Stanley Mason
870-867-2101
sdmason@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocation approximately 600 meters of Womble Hiking Trail to minimize future damage from prescribed burning.
Location:
Lake Resort Special Use
Donna Reagan
(479) 675-3233
dreagan@fs.fed.us
Web Link:
Womble Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
FY15 Womble Trail Relocation
Project Contact
R8 - Southern Region
Poteau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Nella Ecosystem Management
Unit - C-1273, 1296, 1297, 1299,
1306
Ouachita National Forest
Planning Status
UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T2S R23W SEC 29.
Approximately 8 miles east of Mount Ida Arkansas.
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Ouachita National Forest
Project Name
Ouachita National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R8 - Southern Region
Womble Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Mount Ida Watershed
Restoration Management
Project
EA
Ouachita Outfitter Inc. Special
Use Permit
- Recreation management
In Progress:
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice of Initiation 02/03/2014
- Forest products
Est. Comment Period Public
- Vegetation management
Notice 01/2015
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: Vegetation management
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42570
Location:
UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T2S R25W. Area
surrounding Mount Ida, Arkansas.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/01/2014
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T2S R25W SEC 4,5.
Approximately three miles northwest of Mount Ida Arkansas.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
01/2015
Stanley Mason
870-867-2101
sdmason@fs.fed.us
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/01/2014
Expected:12/2014
12/2014
Stanley Mason
870-867-2101
sdmason@fs.fed.us
Description: Reauthorize easement on 0.57 acres of NF land
Location:
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Expected:01/2015
UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lake
Ouachita Vista Trail.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/01/2014
Description: Authorize Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) Marathon covering 34 miles on NF land
Location:
Singleton Easement
Stanley Mason
870-867-2101
sdmason@fs.fed.us
Description: Reauthorize Camp Ozark occupancy of approximately 100 acres of NF land.
Location:
Run Lovit Endurance Event
Kimberly Miller
870-867-2101
kimberlymiller@fs.fed.u
s
Web Link:
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
UNIT - Womble Ranger District. STATE - Arkansas. COUNTY - Montgomery. LEGAL - T2S R27W SEC 2.
Approximately 3 miles southwest of Oden Arkansas.
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