Decision Memo Completed

Coulsen Bug Sanitation and Thinning Project

Black Hills National Forest Pennington, South Dakota Hell Canyon Ranger District

Sanitation of beetle infested trees in dense pine stands with beetle activity. Thinning of uninfested trees is also included.

Location

Pennington County, SD

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/17/2010
2
Decision
08/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Coulsen Bug Sanitation and Thinning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/06/2010
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsHell Canyon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.1N, R.2E, Sections 19, 20, 29, and 30
Vegetation management (other than forest products)