Prairie Restoration Research Project
Approximately 50% of the Grassland is now dominated by invasive, cool-season exotic grasses, particularly smooth brome and Kentucky bluegrass. The proposed project aims to identify techniques to restore a dominance of native vegetation on the FPRD.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Prairie Restoration Research Project is located across the Fort Pierre Ranger District in central South Dakota
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/31/2020 |
| Comment Period | 12/15/2020 |
| Objection Period Start | 02/05/2021 |
| Decision | 04/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Fort Pierre Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Research; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Special Area Management; Land Management Planning
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Research And Development; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Grazing Structural Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Prairie Restoration Research Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/26/2021
Forests:
Nebraska National Forest
Districts:
Fort Pierre Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Jones; Lyman
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Ruben Mares
1020 North Deadwood Street
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
605-224-5517
rmares@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/26/2021