Stearns Ruffed Grouse Habitat Management
A vegetation management project with an emphasis on providing high-quality ruffed grouse habitat in alignment with Daniel Boone Forest Plan goals for the Ruffed Grouse Emphasis Prescription Area (3.H.1).
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Located west of the Beaver Creek Wildlife Management Area and east of Big South Fork of the Cumberland River within the 3.H.1 Ruffed Grouse Emphasis Prescription Area (3.H.1 Prescription Area).
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/18/2024 |
| Comment Period | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Stearns Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Daniel Boone National Forest
Districts:
Stearns Ranger District
States:
Kentucky
Counties:
McCreary; Pulaski
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kathryn Fitzsimmons
3320 Highway 27 N
Whitley, KY 42653
606-376-5323 x125
kathryn.fitzsimmons@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/31/2025