Decision Memo Completed

Upland Forest Restoration / White Pine HFRA Project

Daniel Boone National Forest Jackson; Laurel; Pulaski; Whitley, Kentucky Daniel Boone National Forest All Units

White pine stands planted in the 1960s-80s are overstocked, leading to slowed tree growth, insect damage and reduced tree vigor. We propose to remove white pine and enhance upland oak/shortleaf pine reforestation with fire and shortleaf pine planting

Location

Scattered white pine plantations across the London Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/20/2020
2
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Upland Forest Restoration / White Pine HFRA ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/10/2022
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsLondon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products