Decision Memo Completed

Restoring the White Fringeless Orchid on the Daniel Boone National Forest

Daniel Boone National Forest Laurel; McCreary; Pulaski, Kentucky Daniel Boone National Forest All Units

Restore white fringeless orchid habitat and adjacent upland habitat at various sites using check dams and groundwater dams, slope and streambank shaping for stream stability, edge feathering, and replanting nursery-grown plants if necessary.

Location

Currently there are 18 known locations on the London and Stearns Ranger Districts.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/01/2021
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (19), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(19)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Restoring the White Fringeless Orchid on the Daniel Boone National ForestDecision Signed Date: 04/01/2022
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsDaniel Boone National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)