The purpose and need of this project are to increase the resiliency and improve forest health within the project area to wildfire and disease using a variety of commercial and non-commercial treatments.
Location
The Triple R Vegetative Management Project area lies approximately 5 miles west of Rapid City, South Dakota, just East of Pactola Lake.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/20/2023
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Triple R Vegetative Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/26/2024 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Mystic Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T2N, R5E; sections 25-27, 33-36; T1N, R5E, sections 1, 2, 11-15, 22-24, 25, 26, 34-36; T1S R5E, sections 1, 2; T1N, R6E, sections 5, 6, 7, 13-35; T1S, R6E, sections 2-6 |