Approximately 6000 acres of red pine stands across the Washburn District would be thinned to improve growth and vigor. In conjuction with thinning, in some areas thinning slash would be removed to reduce hazardous fuels.
Location
Red pine stands scattered across the Washburn Ranger District
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/02/2008
2
Comment Period
12/16/2009
3
Decision
02/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
03/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Timber Sales (Green) |
| Washburn Red Pine Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/23/2011 Legal Notice Date: 02/28/2011 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Washburn Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Red pine stands across the Washburn Ranger District. For stand locations reference maps on Forest website or contact District office |