Approximately 50% of the Grassland is now dominated by invasive, cool-season exotic grasses, particularly smooth brome and Kentucky bluegrass. The proposed project aims to identify techniques to restore a dominance of native vegetation on the FPRD.
Location
The Prairie Restoration Research Project is located across the Fort Pierre Ranger District in central South Dakota
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/31/2020
2
Comment Period
12/15/2020
3
Objection Period Start
02/05/2021
4
Decision
04/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Research And Development; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements |
| Prairie Restoration Research Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/26/2021 |
| Forests | Nebraska National Forest |
| Districts | Fort Pierre Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |