Decision Memo Completed

Woods Timber Stand Improvement

Black Hills National Forest Crook, Wyoming Bearlodge Ranger District

Thinning of dense pine stands, including some commercial timber harvest, to improve stand growth, reduce crown fire hazard, and improve wildlife habitat.

Location

North of Sundance Wyoming, between State Highway 24 and Warren Peak on the west side of the Bear Lodge Mountains.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/22/2021
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Woods Timber Stand ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 05/13/2022
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsBearlodge Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 52, 53, 54 N., R. 62, 63 W., 6th P.M.
Forest productsFuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)