Decision Memo Completed

Bowens Church and Cherry Tree Prescribed Burn

Daniel Boone National Forest Clay; Leslie; Owsley, Kentucky Redbird Ranger District

Prescribed burn approx. 2,350 ac. in two areas to restore and maintain habitat conditions, and reduce risks to firefighters, the public, property and natural resources.

Location

The Cherry Tree Unit is located in Little Bullskin watershed, east of Big Dan Branch. The Bowen's Church unit is located east on KY-406 and Bowen's Creek Church.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/21/2008
2
Comment Period
07/30/2009
3
Decision
12/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
BowenDecision Signed Date: 12/11/2009 Legal Notice Date: 12/17/2009
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsRedbird Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management