To restore a portion of the pine barren ecosystem through changing the vegetation composition / structure and managing fire as an essential ecosystem process. Activities include timber harvest, biomass, mechanical treatment, and prescribed fire.
Location
Moquah Barrens on the north end of the Washburn District
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
12/15/2008
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/02/2009
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/16/2009
4
Decision
10/2009 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2009 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Area Management |
| Northwest Sands Record of Decision | Decision Signed Date: 10/16/2009 Legal Notice Date: 10/21/2009 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Washburn Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.49N, R.7W, S 23-26, 35, 36; T.49N, R.6 W, S 19-22, 37-33; T.48N, R.8 W, S 12, 13, 24, 25, 36; T.48N, R.7W, S 1-5, 7-11, 14-23, 26-36; T.48N, R6W, S 2, 4-6, 10-16, 21--27; T.47N, R.7W, S 3-10, 15-22 |