Decision Memo Completed

Moskee Burn Restoration

Black Hills National Forest Crook, Wyoming Bearlodge Ranger District

Thinning and removal of off-site planted pine trees and planting of local pine in the 1936 Moskee Burn area to improve growing conditions and wildlife habitat.

Location

15 miles southeast of Sundance, Wyoming

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/26/2022
2
Decision
11/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Moskee Burn RestorationDecision Signed Date: 11/22/2022
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsBearlodge Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 49 and 50 N., R. 60 and 61 W., 6th P.M.
Fuels managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants