Decision Memo Completed

Early Successional Aspen Stand Improvement Project

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Schuyler, New York Hector Ranger District

Increase amount of regenerating aspen for benefit of early successional wildlife species (such as ruffed grouse) by cutting about 7 acres of mature aspen in Compartment 31 Stand 11.

Location

East of Potomac Rd, west of Chicken Coop Rd, and near the Potomac Trail. Compartment 31 Stand 11, Schuyler county, Hector Ranger District, New York

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/06/2010
2
Decision
11/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Early Successional Aspen Stand Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/10/2010
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsHector Ranger District
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)