Decision Memo Completed

Antelope Canyon

Black Hills National Forest Custer, 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 Antelope Canyon project area is located approximately 15 miles south of the city of Custer, SD, and 7 miles northwest of Hot Spring, SD.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/03/2024
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (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)
Antelope CanyonDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2024
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsHell Canyon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementForest products