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 Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments |
| Triplett Creek Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 06/07/2016 |
| Forests | Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Districts | Cumberland Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |