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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Woods Timber Stand Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 05/13/2022 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Bearlodge Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T. 52, 53, 54 N., R. 62, 63 W., 6th P.M. |