The purpose and need of this project is to increase the wildfire resilience of the project area using commercial and non-commercial treatments in ponderosa pine stands.
Location
The Tepee Canyon project area is located approximately 17 miles west of the city of Custer, one mile west of Jewel Cave National Monument and is directly adjacent to the At-Risk Community of Custer Highlands Subdivision.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/16/2019
2
Decision
08/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Green) |
| Tepee Canyon | Decision Signed Date: 08/22/2019 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Hell Canyon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 04 S, R 01E, Sec. 1, 12, 13 T 04 S, R 02 E, Sec. 3-11, 15-18 Custer County, South Dakota |