Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Ruffed Grouse Habitat Enhancement Project

Daniel Boone National Forest Bath; Bell; Breathitt; Carter; Casey; Claiborne; Clark; Clay; Clinton; Cumberland; Elliott; Estill; Fleming; Floyd; Garrard; Harlan; Jackson; Johnson; Knott; Knox; Laurel; Lee; Leslie; Letcher; Lewis; Lincoln; Madison; Magoffin; McCreary; Menifee; Montgomery; Morgan; Owsley; Perry; Pickett; Pike; Powell; Pulaski; Rockcastle; Rowan; Russell; Wayne; Whitley; Wolfe, Kentucky; Tennessee; Virginia Daniel Boone National Forest

The Cumberland District would create and maintain a mosaic structure on approximately 5,000 acres of their designated 3.H. Ruffed Grouse Habitat Prescription Area through silvicultural treatments and prescribed fire.

Location

Cumberland RD

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
7/28/2023
2
Finding/Decision Date
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants