Decision Memo Completed

Early Successional Wildlife Habitat Improvement

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

Cut and leave mature aspen on about 4 acres to create early successional aspen habitat for wildlife. The site is located near the Potomac ponds in the northeast portion of Compartment 35, Stand 103.

Location

Town of Hector, Schuyler County

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/02/2012
2
Comment Period
10/02/2012
3
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
01/2013 (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
Early Successional Wildlife Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/29/2012
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsHector Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants