Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Angelina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Davy Crockett Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Sabine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R8 - Southern Region, National Forests In Texas, Sam Houston Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 12/18/2009 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2010 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Larry Hayden 202-205-1559 lhayden@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
01/2012 |
Glen Stein 208-869-5405 gstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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MIS Plan Amendment EA |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/06/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
11/2011 |
Lynn Jackson 936-639-8581 lynnjackson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The NFGT would revise the current list of Management Indicator Species in order to gather better data on the effects of Forest managment on plant and animal species.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31238 |
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| Location: UNIT - National Forests In Texas All Units. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Angelina, Fannin, Houston, Jasper, Montague, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Walker, Wise. LEGAL - SHNF, ANF, SNF, DCNF, CJBJNG. National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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ANF, SNF, and DCNF Soil Pit Project 2010 CE |
- Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/01/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
05/2011 |
Lynn Jackson 936-639-8581 lynnjackson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The NRCS proposes to dig eleven soil pits on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas for 2010; five on the ANF, five on the SNF, and one on the DCNF.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32701 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District, Angelina Ranger District, Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Angelina, Houston, Sabine, San Augustine. LEGAL - The soil pits on the ANF are located in compartments 25, 41, 74, and 76, soils pits on the SNF are in compartments 72, 135, and 139, and the soil pit on the DCNF is in compartment 59. The soil pits on the ANF are located in compartments 25, 41, 74, and 76, soils pits on the SNF are in compartments 72, 135, and 139, and the soil pit on the DCNF is in compartment 59. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Angelina Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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C-64 Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/10/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 |
06/2011 |
Nathan Renick 409-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-angelina@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pine stand thinning, longleaf regeneration, and midstory removal in red-cockaded woodpecker habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33433 |
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| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Angelina. NFGT, Angelina NF, Compartment 64, south of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, north of state highway 63, approx 7 miles SE Zavalla. | |||||
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DETEC Strickland Power Line Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/16/2010 |
Expected:04/2011 |
05/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: New above ground powerline to provide electricity to a private tract of land surrounded by National Forest System land
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34558 |
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| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - San Augustine. LEGAL - Tract A-2v-II. The power line will be located south of the Oak Grove Church in Administrative Compartment 35 about 13 miles southeast of Broaddus TX. | |||||
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NEW Water Supply Corp Water Line Project CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 09/27/2010 | 12/2010 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: NEW Water Supply Corp (NWSC) is requesting special use permit to construct,operate and maintain approximately 4.5 miles of water lines on the Angelina and Sabine National Forests in San Augustine and Sabine counties.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33322 |
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| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine, San Augustine. Angelina N.F., Compartments 1, 4-7 and Sabine N.F. Compartment 66. | |||||
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Sawmill Hiking Trail CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/08/2005 |
Expected:02/2011 |
03/2011 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-639-8501 klduncan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to expand the Sawmill Hiking Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=6696 |
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| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Angelina. Compartments 89-92 on the Angelina NF, approximately 10 miles southeast of Zavalla, TX. | |||||
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Seitel Data_ Union Grave East 3D Seismic Receiver Only Project CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: placement of receiver lines for geophysical exploration
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33267 |
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| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - San Augustine. LEGAL - Angelina NF in San Augustine County. administrative compartments 1-4, 7 and 20. | |||||
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Westwood Water Supply Corp Special Use Permit Reauthorization CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 | 04/2011 |
Kathryn Duncan 409-625-1940 klduncan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reauthorize Westwood Water Supply Corp special use permit that expired December 2004. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Jasper. Project is located in C 78/79 on the Angelina N.F. in Jasper, TX. | |||||
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Zavalla Thinning Project EA |
- Forest products |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/15/2006 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 |
06/2011 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-897-1068 comments-southern-texas-angelina@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Commercial thinning to restore longleaf and shortleaf pine communities, and reduce the risk of Southern Pine Beetle infestations. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Angelina Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Angelina. North of Zavalla Texas, within compartments 43,44,45,46,47,48,50,51,54 and 55 of the Angelina National Forest. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Aspen Well #802 SUPO Amendment CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/26/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
02/2011 |
David Weldon 940-627-5475 dweldon@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to amend the surface use plan of operation and install two utility poles and anchors to supply electric power to the Aspen Operating Company's Alvord South Caddo Conglomerate Unit #802 well site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33616 |
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| Location: UNIT - Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Unit 41 is located about 4 miles southeast of Alvord, Texas. Unit 41. | |||||
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Denton Creek Prescribed Fire CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/08/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
02/2011 |
Scott Fry 940-627-5475 sfry@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to prescribe burn approximately 6,000 acres over the next five years in the Denton Creek Watershed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33618 |
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| Location: UNIT - Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - These units are located approximately 5 miles north of Decatur, Texas. Units 9, 14, 16, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 62, 63, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 74, 75, 76, and 78. | |||||
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LBJ TADRA Yellow Trail Bridge Replacement CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/09/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
David Weldon 940-627-5475 dweldon@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replacement of a bridge on the yellow trail of the TADRA Multi-use Trail System. Rerouting 1.7 miles of trail was added to the proposal in August. The location is on Unit 31 on the LBJ NG in Wise County, Texas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31493 |
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| Location: UNIT - Caddo - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Wise. LEGAL - Wise County, Texas. Yellow Trail of the TADRA Multi-use Trail System on the LBJ National Grasslands. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Davy Crockett Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Ball Special Use Permit Road Access CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/28/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue an SUP to Ball to access his property via National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 528A, 5281, and 5281A.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33600 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Compt. 94 is located about 9 miles southwest of Apple Springs, Texas. Compartment 94. | |||||
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C. Currie Private Road SUP CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 12/02/2010 | 12/2010 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal is issue special use permit to C. Currie to access his land via NFSR 596A.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33275 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compartment 77 is located about six miles south of Kennard, Tx. Compartment 77. | |||||
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Clemens-Wilcox Road SUP CE |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 12/02/2010 | 12/2010 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue special use permit to Clemens-Wilcox to access their land via NFSR 526M and 526M1.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33141 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compartment 7 is located about ten miles northwest of Ratcliff, Tx. Compartment 7. | |||||
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Compartments 113 & 114 - Crib & Forsythe Creeks Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
Completed |
Actual: 10/29/2010 10/29/2010 |
11/2010 |
Lynn Jackson 936-639-8581 lynnjackson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to reduce fuels & potential for SPB outbreaks in Lancaster-Forsythe Area on the Davy Crockett NF. Activities will improve RCW habitat & include thinning, pine release, prescribed burning, midstory treatments, road work & NNIPS control.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31458 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. Compartments 113 and 114. | |||||
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Davy Crockett National Forest Small Tract Act- Louisa L. Holmes CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Land ownership management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 | 05/2011 |
Jeff Buhlig 936-639-8524 jbuhlig@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Sale of 1.22 acres of National Forest land on the Davy Crockett National Forest. Tract K-59 (from existing Tract K-2). The parcel is involved in an encroachment and consists of a front yard and driveway for a private residence. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Tract K-59, north along NFSR 5382A. Davy Crockett NF, 4.1 miles east of Apple Springs, (trinity County), Texas. | |||||
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Fairchild Special Use Road Access CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/21/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue a Special Use Permit to Fairchild to access his property via National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 5209.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34230 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compartment 32 is located about 3 miles north of Ratcliff, Tx. Compartment 32. | |||||
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Lancaster Creek Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/30/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2011 |
Expected:04/2011 |
06/2011 |
Barton Davis 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to improve habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker, reduce hazardous fuels and the potential for Southern pine beetle (SPB) outbreaks through thinning, longleaf pine restoration, prescribe burning, and midstory removal.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33584 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Compartments 112, 115, and 116 are located about two miles southeast of Apple Springs, Tx. Compartments 112, 115, and 116. | |||||
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Larsen Special Use Road Access CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/05/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue an Special Use Permit to Larsen to access his property via a woods road accessed by National Forest System Road (NFSR) 502.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34226 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Compartment 75 is located about eleven miles south of Kennard, Tx. Compartment 75. | |||||
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MM Jones Road SUP CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/18/2009 |
Expected:03/2011 |
04/2011 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue special use permit to MM Jones to use FS Road 505G to access their property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30648 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - C-54 is located about 5 miles east of Ratcliff, Texas. Compartment 54. | |||||
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RMS Special Use Road Access CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/27/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
03/2011 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue a Special Use Permit to RMS to access property via 3 roads across national forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34484 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Compt. 60 is located 4 miles northwest of Apple Springs, while Compt. 109 is less than 1 miles west of Apple Springs. Compt. 112 lies 2 miles southeast of Apple Springs. Compartments 60, 109, and 112. | |||||
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Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area Improvements CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/13/2010 |
Expected:04/2011 |
05/2011 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to facilities at Ratcliff Lake Rec. Area including upgrading the swim area, day use area, dump station, and picnic shelters.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34486 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compt. 47 is located 2 miles northeast of Kennard, Tx. Compartment 47. | |||||
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Thornberry Special Use Road Access CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/21/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue an SUP to Thornberry to access his property via National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 505D.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34231 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compartment 54 is located about six miles southwest of Ratcliff, Tx. Compartment 54. | |||||
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Walker Special Use Road Access CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/21/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue an SUP to Walker to access his property via National Forest System Roads (NFSR) 556D.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34228 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compartment 23 is located about four miles north of Ratcliff, Tx. Compartment 23. | |||||
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Wildlife Habitat Improvement Prescribe Burning in Compt. 48, 49, and 50 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/13/2009 |
Expected:02/2011 |
02/2011 |
Bobi Stiles 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribe burn about 4,100 acres in C-48, 49, and 50 to improve wildlife habitat, including RCW habitat, and reduce fuel loads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30333 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - These compartments are located about 3 miles southeast of Ratcliff, Tx. Compartments 48, 49, and 50. | |||||
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Wildlife Habitat Prescribe Burning in Compartments 13, 18 & 35 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/07/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
02/2011 |
Bobi Stiles 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribe burn about 3,319 acres in C-13, 18, and 35 to improve wildlife habitat, including RCW habitat, and reduce fuel loads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33614 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compt. 13 is located about 5 miles north of Ratcliff, Compt. 18 is located 7 miles north of Ratcliff, and Compt. 35 is located about 4 miles southwest of Ratcliff. Compartments 13, 18, & 35. | |||||
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Woodlake-Josserand Water Transmission ROW Special Use CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/05/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to renew water transmission line right-of-way.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34227 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Compartments 96, 97, and 98 are located about 1-3 miles east of Groveton, Tx. Compartments 96, 97, and 98. | |||||
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XTO Energy EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/16/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/2011 |
Expected:07/2011 |
08/2011 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Exploration drilling and production of oil and/or gas wells. Pipeline construction also part of project proposal
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=14183 |
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| Location: UNIT - Davy Crockett Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Houston. LEGAL - Compt. 10, about 2-6 miles northwest of Ratcliff. Compartments 10-15, 23. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Sabine Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative Double H #1 Well Powerline Right-Of-Way Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/02/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
02/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 tzimmerman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed project will involve the placement of an above ground electric powerline to provide electricity to the Marathon Double H #1 gas well location. The powerline ROW would be 1541 feet in length and 20 feet in width, | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. LEGAL - Tract S-1s-I & S-1s-II. Administrative compartments 27 & 28. | |||||
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Eastex Telephone Co. FM 2694 & FM 3471 Fiber Optics Cable Project CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:02/2011 | 02/2011 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Eastex Telephone Co is proposing to install via horizonal directional drilling 42,800 ft of fiber optics cable within the cleared right of way of FM 2694 & FM 3471, Sabine N.F. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. Sabine National Forest, Compartments 15, 16, 18, & 19. | |||||
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Fox's Lodge Special Use Reauthorization Project CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2011 |
Expected:03/2011 | 05/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 tzimmerman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Transfer two special use permit to the new owners of Fox's Lodge. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. Compartment 110 on the Sabine N.F., TX. | |||||
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Lacy Operations, Ltd USA Com #1H Gas Pipeline ROW SUP CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Kathryn Duncan 409-625-1940 klduncan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a Special Use Permit for a gas pipeline right-of-way if the Lacy USA #1H well is successful. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - Tract S-2k-II. administrative compartment 109. | |||||
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Lacy Operations, Ltd – Sparks Well Gas Pipeline Right-Of-Way Special Use Permit CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/06/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
04/2011 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 53.6 ft right-of-way for a pipeline that will parallel an exisitng road. Pipeline will be bored.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33370 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - Tract s-2k-I. compartment 113 on Farm Market 2343 just south of State Highway 87 intersection. | |||||
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Marathon Oil Company - B and H Gas Wells and Marathon Oil Company - Pipeline ROW SUP CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Tom Zimmerman 409-625-1940 tzimmerman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Marathon Oil is seeking approval of Surface Use Plan of Operations for 2 gas wells to be drilled on Federal Lease TXNM103310 and 103111 on the Sabine National Forest in Shelby Co.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32157 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. LEGAL - Tracts S-1a-I and S-1a-II. administrative compartments 26 & 27 in Shelby Co. | |||||
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Newfield Exploration Company = PDU D #1 Gas Well & Pipeline ROW SUP CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/08/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 |
03/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-787-3870 comments_southern_texas_sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Gas well proposed with short pipeline
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33273 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. LEGAL - Tract S-1a-I. Compartment 9. | |||||
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North Moore RCW Habitat Improvement Project. EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/25/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2011 |
Expected:05/2011 |
06/2011 |
April Crawley 936-897-1068 comments-southern-texas-angelina@fs.fed.us |
| Description: North Moore Plantation - 9 Compartment prescription - Thinning, longleaf restoration, midstory treatments. Emphasis on RCW habitat improvement. Culvert removal to improve fish passage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33525 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. Texas, Sabine County, 2 miles east of Pineland, 3-4 miles south of Hemphill, North of Farm-to-Market Rd. 2426, Compartments 89-96, 115. | |||||
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Range Texas Production, LLC - Pipeline ROW SUP CE |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Kathryn Duncan 936-639-8501 klduncan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is for the issuance of a special use permit for a portion of the pipeline providing service to the Horton #1 and #2 gas wells. A portion of the pipeline is off lease and will need to be permitted. A different Decision will be made. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - Tract S-1Bh. the Pipeline will run along the State Highway 87 road right-of-way in administrative compartment 71 of the Sabine NF. Saine county Texas. | |||||
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Scurlock Special Use Road C-69 CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/24/2009 |
Expected:01/2011 |
01/2011 |
Kathryn Duncan 409-625-1940 klduncan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Shoco Production LP - Proposal for a Special Use Permit for a 182 ft access road that will connect Forest road 131A with private property. The road will access a federal mineral oil well being built on private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29611 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - Tract S-1Ap-I. Sabine County, Administrative compartment 69 &70. | |||||
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ShoCo Production LP BCF#2 - Gas Pipeline Right-of-Way Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/19/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 |
04/2011 |
Cheryl Foster 409-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: gas pipeline for the Bourghs Creek Federal #2 well.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34192 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - Tract S-1Ap-I. Aministrative compartment 69. | |||||
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Shoco Productions, L.P. Bourghs Creek Federal #1, #2, #3, and #4 Wells, Tank Battery and Pipeline CE |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/25/2009 |
Expected:12/2010 |
01/2011 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-625-1940 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The purpose of the proposal is to drill four oil wells for federal minerals pursuant to Federal oil and gas lease TXNM-105579. The project involves the drilling of 4 oil wells with a central tank battery location. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Shelby. LEGAL - Tract S-1Ap-I. Approximately 9 miles southeast of Patroon, Texas, in Sabine County, administrative Compartment-69 &70. | |||||
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Steve Simpson and Associates Inc _ Simpson #114 & #116 Gas Well Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology - Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/12/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 |
04/2011 |
Tom Zimmerman 409-787-3870 tzimmerman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Application to Permit to Drill received for 2 gas wells on Federal Leases | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine. LEGAL - S-2k-II. Administrative compartment 106. | |||||
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Tenaha Thinning Project EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management - Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/30/2010 |
Expected:03/2011 |
04/2011 |
Kathryn Duncan 936-897-1068 comments-southern-texas-sabine@fs.fed.us |
| Description: First commercial thinning in 47 pine plantations ranging in age from 18-33 years. Approximately 4,400 acres are involved which includes > 100 acres of inclusions. Location is on the north end of Sabine NF in Shelby and Sabine Counties.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29623 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sabine Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Sabine, Shelby. Shelby County, Compartments 15-16, 18-19, 29-30, 35-37, 39-41, 43-45, 48-49, and 55-57. Stands 12 and 13 in Compartment 57 are located in Sabine County. | |||||
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National Forests In Texas, Sam Houston Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R8 - Southern Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Double Lake Concession Building Replacement CE |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/21/2009 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Tiffany Williams 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace the existing concession building with a slightly larger, more efficient, and accessible building.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29676 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - San Jacinto. LEGAL - Compartment 93, located about two miles south of Coldspring, Tx. Double Lake Recreation Area. | |||||
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Famcor Impact #1 Well CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 09/28/2010 | 11/2010 |
Frank Stranimier 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to develop oil/gas well in Compartment 97, expanding an existing well pad and access road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33598 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - San Jacinto. LEGAL - Compt. 97 is located about 10 miles southeast of Maynard, Texas. Compartment 97. | |||||
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Jet Oil Pipeline Amendment CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/10/2010 |
Expected:12/2010 |
01/2011 |
Frank Stranimier 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to amend existing pipeline permit that will connect the Compartment 95 pipeline to an already existing, gathering pipeline network to transport natural gas to a distribution pipeline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34201 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - San Jacinto. LEGAL - This area is located about six miles southwest of Coldspring, TX. Compartment 95. | |||||
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Mericle Special Use Road Access CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/05/2010 |
Expected:01/2011 |
02/2011 |
Merlinda Schory 936-655-2299 comments-southern-texas-davycrockett@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to issue a Special Use Permit to Mericle to access his property via a woods road from Hogg County Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34225 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Trinity. LEGAL - Compartment 78 is located about 7 miles south of Kennard, Tx. Compartment 78. | |||||
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Wildlife Habitat Improvement Prescribe Burning in Compartments 26, 32, & 33 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/28/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
02/2011 |
Randal Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribe burning about 4,140 acres in Compartments 26, 32, & 33 would help to improve wildlife habitat, particularly Red-cockaded Woodpecker, and reduce fuel loadings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32652 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Walker. LEGAL - Compartment 26 is located about 10 miles northwest of New Waverly; Compartments 32 & 33 are located 6 miles northeast of Montgomery. Compartments 26, 32, & 33. | |||||
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Wildlife Habitat Improvement Prescribe Burning in Compartments 28 & 37 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/21/2009 |
Expected:02/2011 Actual: 03/29/2010 |
02/2011 |
Randal Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Prescribe burn about 2,355 acres in Compartments 28 & 37 to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel loadings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=29677 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Walker. LEGAL - C-28 & 37 are located about nine miles west of New Waverly, Tx. Compartments 28 & 37. | |||||
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Wildlife Habitat Improvement Prescribe Burning in Compartments 41, 42, & 50 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/07/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
02/2011 |
Randal Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to prescribe burn about 4,830 acres to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel loadings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32693 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - Montgomery, Walker. LEGAL - Compts. 41 & 42 are located five miles west of New Waverly, while Compt. 50 is located about 6 miles northwest of New Waverly. Compartments 41, 42, & 50. | |||||
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Wildlife Habitat Prescribe Burning in Compartments 115, 116, 117, 118, and 119 CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/18/2010 |
Expected:02/2011 |
02/2011 |
Randal Prewitt 936-344-6205 comments-southern-texas-samhouston@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to prescribe burn about 2,770 acres to improve wildlife habitat and reduce fuel loadings.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32893 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sam Houston Ranger District. STATE - Texas. COUNTY - San Jacinto. LEGAL - Compartments 115, 116, 117, 118, and 119 are located about seven miles northwest of Cleveland. Compartments 115, 116, 117, 118, and 119. | |||||
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