The project would restore 32 acres of previously surface-mined site to a forested condition by planting seedlings of oaks, hickories, and other highly valued hardwoods. UFSF and Green Forests Work would coordinate efforts with volunteers to help.
Location
Project site is located 4.5 miles south of KY 192 and 24 miles southwest of the city of London, Kentucky, on Forest Service Road 122 near the community of Mount Victory.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/24/2018
2
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements |
| Wildcat Ridge Abandoned Mine Land Reforestation Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/27/2018 |
| Forests | Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Districts | London Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |