Timber Stand Improvement in areas around Green Pond Ridge and other locations to thin densely vegetated areas, decrease competition of limited resources, improve forest resiliency against catastrophic events, and improve wildlife habitat.
Location
The project will focus on forest stands near Green Pond Ridge in Rockcastle County, but will also include areas in Jackson and Laurel Counties.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/01/2015
2
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2016 (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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Green Pond Non-commercial Thinning Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 03/23/2016 |
| Forests | Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Districts | London Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |