Decision Memo Completed

Backbone Shrubland Planting

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

Restoring ecosystem resilience and biodiversity by planting native, woody, fruit bearing species in an area currently dominated by invasive species.

Location

Town of Hector

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/12/2024
2
Decision
02/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Backbone Shrubland PlantingDecision Signed Date: 02/12/2025
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsHector Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)