Decision Memo Completed

Middle Ridge Storm Salvage Forest Restoration Project

Daniel Boone National Forest Laurel; Whitley, Kentucky London Ranger District

1.Commercial timber harvesting of salvageable timber on approximately 287 acres, site prep with herbicide, mastication of debris, and prescribed fire. 2.Non-commercial treatments on 313 acres. 3. 1.3 miles temporary roads

Location

Near the Cumberland State Park and USFS Dog Slaughter trail.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/04/2024
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (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; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Middle Ridge Storm Salvage Forest Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/08/2025
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsLondon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management