This project includes removal of mountain pine beetle infected trees in important northern goshawk nesting habitat, thinning in adjacent stands, and closing unauthorized ATV routes near the raptor nesting site (fewer than 425 acres will be treated).
Location
South-central portion of the Northern Hills District
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/11/2010
2
Decision
09/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Felis Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/10/2010 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Northern Hills Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T2N, R4E, Sections 7, 8, 17, and 18 |