Decision Memo Completed

Aspen Regeneration

Allegheny National Forest Elk; Forest; McKean, Pennsylvania Marienville Ranger District

To maintain aspen stands and clones through non-commercial cutting of mature aspen stands and clumps scattered across the district.The cutting would occur during the dormant season and felled trees would be left on site to prevent browsing by deer.

Location

Marienville Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/13/2012
2
Comment Period
01/22/2013
3
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Aspen RegenerationDecision Signed Date: 03/01/2013 Legal Notice Date: 03/15/2013
ForestsAllegheny National Forest
DistrictsMarienville Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants