Decision Memo Completed

Fish Fire Recovery

Black Hills National Forest Crook, Wyoming Bearlodge Ranger District

Removal of trees at imminent risk of becoming infested with pine engraver beetles following the Fish fire of August 2022 and with potential to complicate future fire suppression efforts.

Location

8 miles south of Sundance, Wyoming

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/18/2022
2
Decision
10/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2022 (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); Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Fish Fire RecoveryDecision Signed Date: 10/13/2022
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsBearlodge Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsFuels management