Redbird District Prescribed Fire Plan for Wildlife Habitat Improvement
The project will increase prescribed fire acreage on the Redbird District to improve wildlife habitat, rare plant communities, and overall forest health.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Up to 93,000 acres with small burn units in the central and southern portions of the Redbird Ranger District.
Project Milestones:
Milestone | Date |
---|---|
Scoping Start | 05/06/2021 |
Decision | 09/2022 (Estimated) |
Implementation | 10/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Redbird Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Climate Change Adaptation
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Redbird District Prescribed Fire Plan for Wildlife Habitat Improvement
Decision Signed Date: 09/23/2022
Forests:
Daniel Boone National Forest
Districts:
Redbird Ranger District
States:
Kentucky
Counties:
Clay; Leslie; Owsley; Perry
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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William Swilling
91 Peabody Road
Big Creek, KY 40914
606-598-2192
william.swilling@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/7/2025