Decision Memo Completed

Freeland Project

Black Hills National Forest Custer, South Dakota Hell Canyon Ranger District

Vegetation treatment using commercial and non-commercial treatments on approximately 2,600 acres.

Location

Project area is approximately 13 miles southwest of Custer, SD; 5 miles south of Jewel Cave National Monument, & about 10 miles from the WY boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/11/2021
2
Decision
07/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
Freeland ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/14/2021
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsHell Canyon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT04 S, R 02 E, Sec. 31, 32; T 05 S, R 02 E, Sec. 1, 10-15, 24; T 05 S, R 03 E, Sec. 4-9, 16-21, 29.
Forest productsFuels management