Research results of Phase II of the 2006 Cold Hill Silviculture Assessment: Commercially harvest 125 acres as an oak shelterwood with reserves even-age treatment to 10-15 basal area. Encourage oak regeneration with herbicide treatment of maples.
Location
Cold Hill Silvicultural Assessment Area, approximately 6-10 miles west of London, in Laurel County, Kentucky.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/18/2017
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (2); 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Iv: Insect Infestations And Related Diseases; Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Cold Hill HFRA Applied Silvicultural Assessment, Phase II Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 10/12/2018 |
| Forests | Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Districts | London Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |