Decision Memo Completed

Flying Monkeys Salvage Project

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

Salvage harvest of approximately 1,508 acres affected by a tornado and wind event to avoid an insect and disease infestation.

Location

South and east of Custer, South Dakota

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/11/2021
2
Decision
06/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (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 (Salvage)
Flying Monkeys Salvage ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/29/2021
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsHell Canyon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S, R5E, Sections 9, 10, 15-22 and 34; T4S, R4E, Sections 24, 25; T4S, R5E, Sections 18, and 19
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Forest products