Decision Memo Completed

London Prescribe Fire 2011

Daniel Boone National Forest Jackson; Pulaski, Kentucky London Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
London Prescribe Fire 2011Decision Signed Date: 08/15/2011
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsLondon Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management