Prescribe burn three areas totaling about 371 acres (207 acres, 115 acre, and a 49 acres). These are abandoned strip mines and grassy fields that have been planted to native warm season grasses. Burning would perpetuate growth of desired grasses.
Location
These sites are on the Ano, Parrot, and Tyner USGS,topographic quads. Two of the sites are about 12 miles W of London and 12 miles E of Somerset. The other is about 3.5 miles S of McKee
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/22/2011
2
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| London Prescribe Fire 2011 | Decision Signed Date: 08/15/2011 |
| Forests | Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Districts | London Ranger District |