Tree planting within fire areas where no natural regeneration exists. Tree species will be ponderosa pine which is native to the area and important for wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, and timber production.
Location
Areas located within Jasper and Sheldon fire areas which burned in August 2000 and 2002.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/15/2012
2
Comment Period
11/15/2012
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Hell Canyon Reforestation Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/20/2012 Legal Notice Date: 12/21/2012 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Hell Canyon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T3S R1E-2E Sec 24, 25;19, 20, 29, 30 |