Environmental Assessment Completed

Prairie Restoration Research Project

Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Jones; Lyman, South Dakota Fort Pierre Ranger District

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Research And Development; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Prairie Restoration Research ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/26/2021
ForestsNebraska National Forest
DistrictsFort Pierre Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)ResearchWildlife, fish, rare plantsSpecial area managementLand management planning