Decision Memo Completed

Parmlee Project

Black Hills National Forest Pennington, South Dakota Hell Canyon Ranger District

Vegetation treatments to reduce fuel and fire hazards resulting in a more resilient landscape. Treatments will include commercial and noncommercial thinnings, pine encroachment, fuel breaks, and prescribed burning.

Location

The project area is located along the South Dakota-Wyoming line, approximately 27 miles northwest of Custer, SD and 16 miles northeast of Newcastle, WY.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/10/2022
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTimber Sales (Green)
Parmlee ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2024
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsHell Canyon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsFuels management