Decision Memo Completed

Triplett Creek

Daniel Boone National Forest Bath; Rowan, Kentucky Daniel Boone National Forest All Units

Conduct (1) mastication of woody material, (2) controlled burning, and (3) planting of desired grasses and forbs to reduce the midstory layer and treat fuels. This project would be done in cooperation with University of Kentucky researchers.

Location

Fern Bluff and Caney Areas in southwestern Rowan County and eastern Bath Counties, Kentucky. Project areas are adjacent to Cave Run Lake Dam. Spartman and Buffalo Branches in Rowan County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/19/2015
2
Comment Period
12/09/2015
3
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Triplett Creek Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 06/07/2016
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsCumberland Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementFuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants