Attachment_5-_Lewis_Tract_Forest_Thinning_2027_0002.pdf

This is a map document from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuge System, Division of Realty depicting planned forest management activities at Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Rhode Island.

The map illustrates three distinct treatment areas scheduled for 2027: Savanna (shown in yellow), Shaded Fuel Break (shown in purple), and general Thinning areas (the remainder of the refuge boundary shown in red). The map is based on 2011 LIDAR contour data and displays topographic features across approximately 4 miles of refuge territory. The treatment areas represent forest management and fuel reduction initiatives designed to enhance wildlife habitat and reduce fire risk. The Shaded Fuel Break areas are distributed throughout the refuge in multiple discrete zones, while the broader Thinning 2027 project encompasses savanna restoration and general stand density reduction across the refuge landscape.