Decision Memo Completed

Sand Creek Russian Olive Project

Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands Dawes; Sioux, Nebraska Pine Ridge Ranger District

Russian olive will be removed mechanically or by hand. All cut trees will be piled and burned.

Location

Oglala National Grassland

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/07/2014
2
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments
Sand Creek Russian Olive ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/12/2014
ForestsNebraska National Forest
DistrictsPine Ridge Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DAWES & SIOUX COUNTIES T. 33N, R. 53W Sec. 17, 20, & 25 T. 33N, R. 52W Sec. 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, & 34
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants