Decision Memo In Progress

Cumberland District Prescribed Fire

Daniel Boone National Forest Bath; Estill; Lee; Menifee; Morgan; Powell; Rowan; Wolfe, Kentucky Daniel Boone National Forest All Units

A District-wide proposal to use prescribed fire as a tool for habitat improvement, vegetation diversity, and fuels management.

Location

Cumberland District of the Daniel Boone National Forest; 38� 7' 23.19"; -83� 31' 33.16"

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/04/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2026 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsCumberland Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management