Pine Creek Forest Restoration Project
This project area covers a total of 113,300 acres, with about 45,700 on NFS lands. The project will restore forest health and structure through vegetation management, improve wildlife habitat, and provide forest products for the local economy.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project area encompasses the Cromer Ridge as the northern boundary, south through Billows, Ano, and Mt. Victory, to the Cumberland River as the southern boundary.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/22/2018 |
| Comment Period | 08/05/2019 |
| Objection Period Start | 10/02/2019 |
| Decision | 01/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
London Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management; Road Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products; Fuels Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Species Population Enhancements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Pine Creek Forest Restoration Project Decision Notice and FONSI
Decision Signed Date: 01/13/2020
Forests:
Daniel Boone National Forest
Districts:
London Ranger District
States:
Kentucky
Counties:
Laurel; Pulaski; Rockcastle
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Justin Coffey
761 S. Laurel Rd.
London, KY 40351
606.864.4163
justin.coffey@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/8/2020