Decision Memo Completed

Cold Hill Applied Silvicultural Assessment, Phase II

Daniel Boone National Forest Laurel, Kentucky London Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.3 (2); 32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Iv: Insect Infestations And Related Diseases; Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development; Timber Sales (Green)
Cold Hill HFRA Applied Silvicultural Assessment, Phase II Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 10/12/2018
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsLondon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)ResearchForest products