Decision Memo Completed

Forestwide Infrastructure Thinning Project

Bighorn National Forest Big Horn; Johnson; Sheridan; Washakie, Wyoming Bighorn National Forest All Units

Hand thinning, piling, and burning around core infrastructure sites to lessen the susceptibility of the area to wildfire and increase resiliency.

Location

Various administrative sites throughout the Bighorn National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/26/2023
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Forestwide Infrastructure Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/15/2024
ForestsBighorn National Forest
DistrictsBighorn National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)