Decision Memo Completed

Alvin Project

Black Hills National Forest Pennington, South Dakota Mystic Ranger District

The Alvin Project proposes the removal of poor-formed ponderosa pine stock within the historic 1939 McVey burn area and improving the growth, vigor and health of the pine that survived the fire.

Location

Northwest of Hill City, SD

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/06/2020
2
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Alvin Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/14/2020
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsMystic Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT01N R03E Sections 13, 23-26,36; T01N R04E Sections 7-9, 13-36; T01N R05E Sections 17-21, 28-34; T01S R05E Sections 1, 3-10
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management