Decision Memo Completed

Finger Lakes Riparian Planting

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

Plant a mix of trees and shrubs in riparian areas in the Woodard, Tunison, Ballard, and South Stevens pastures to enhance the riparian habitat. The areas will be fenced to exclude livestock prior to planting.

Location

Town of Covert, Seneca and Schuyler Counties

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/08/2013
2
Comment Period
02/08/2013
3
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Allotment Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements
Finger Lakes National Forest Riparian Planting ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/29/2013
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsHector Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management