This project is intended to reduce the risk of mountain pine beetle caused mortality in ponderosa pine stands in an area managed primarily for timber production. Commercial and non-commercial thinning as well as prescribed burning are being proposed.
Location
The southwest corner of the Northern Hills Ranger District in the vicinity of O'Neil Pass
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/20/2011
2
Decision
10/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics) |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| DN and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Cold Springs Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/12/2011 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Northern Hills Ranger District |