Reforestation of Abandoned Mine Lands
Restore a strip-mined area to a white oak-dominated hardwood forest. Previous reforestation efforts were unsuccessful due to soil compaction. Some areas will require mechanical and manual site preparation. No herbicides would be used.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Eight (8) miles west of London, Kentucky below KY-192.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/31/2015 |
| Decision | 10/2015 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
London Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Abandoned Mine Land Clean-Up
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Reforestation of Abandoned Mine Lands Decision Memo
Decision Signed Date: 10/27/2015
Forests:
Daniel Boone National Forest
Districts:
London Ranger District
States:
Kentucky
Counties:
Laurel
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Claudia Cotton
761 S. Laurel Rd.
London, KY 40351
859-745-3115
ccotton@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 11/4/2015