The purpose and need of this project is to enhance wildlife habitat and improve forest health and stand resiliency to wildfire and disease using a variety of commercial and non-commercial treatments.
Location
Approximately 8 Miles Southwest of Rapid City, South Dakota; East-Southeast of Sheridan Lake
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/29/2024
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (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; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Bluelead Vegetation Management | Decision Signed Date: 07/03/2024 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Mystic Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T01N, R06E, sections 35, 36; T01S, R05E, sections 1, 2, 11-15, 22-27, 35, 36; T01S, R06E, sections 1-24, 26-32 |