Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Grub Hoe Vegetation and Transportation Management Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Florence, Wisconsin Eagle River-Florence Ranger District

Vegetation management on approximately 3326 acres, road decommissioning of 20 miles of unauthorized roads, reconstruction and classification of 4 miles of unclassified roads, and 1.4 miles of new road construction that would be closed after use

Location

Eastern portion of the District, approximately 14 miles southwest of Florence, Wisconsin.

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
09/24/2008
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/01/2009
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/19/2009
4
Decision
09/2009 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Grub Hoe Vegetation and Transportation Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2009 Legal Notice Date: 10/19/2009
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsEagle River-Florence Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT39N, R15E and 16E
Road managementForest products