Decision Memo Completed

Cook Grassland Hedgerow Removal Project

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

Remove hedgerow for grassland birds, provide better access to one of the haying units on the east side of the grassland. Remove the old fences, clear the brush, cut <5 trees over 3 inch dbh using trucks, tractors, chainsaws, and brush cutters.

Location

Town of Hector

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/04/2018
2
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Special Use Authorizations; Noxious Weed Treatments; Watershed Improvements
Cook Grassland Hedgerow Removal ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/26/2018
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsHector Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementWatershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)