The US Forest Service is evaluating the potential use of multiple plague management tools which could be used on the Wall Ranger District to combat plague with the objective of enhancing black-footed ferret habitat, and for public health and safety.
Location
The Wall Ranger District excluding any designated Roadless Areas. The project area is primarily composed of mixed grass prairie.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/31/2018
2
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (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 | Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Plague Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/16/2018 |
| Forests | Nebraska National Forest |
| Districts | Wall Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |