The Forest is working to manage populations of mountain pine beetle (MPB) and to help protect communities, watersheds, and natural resources from wildfire by treating hazardous fuels. The BKNF is proposing further actions to address the MPB epidemic.
Location
The project area encompasses approximately 248,000 acres of National Forest System lands. No actions are proposed on lands not managed by the Forest Service.
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
08/08/2011
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/11/2012
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/21/2012
4
Objection Period Start
09/22/2012
5
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
12/2012 (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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Mountain Pine Beetle Response Project Record of Decision | Decision Signed Date: 12/10/2012 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Black Hills National Forest All Units |