The agency proposes to manage its ruffed grouse management areas (RGMAs) to improve and enhance early successional habitat. About 6,000 of 31,000 acres comprising twelve RGMAs are proposed for habitat improvement.
Location
Various areas across four ranger districts: Medford-Park Falls, Eagle River-Florence, Great Divide, and Lakewood-Laona
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/06/2010
2
Comment Period
10/15/2010
3
Decision
03/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Early Successional Habitat Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 03/02/2012 Legal Notice Date: 03/07/2012 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Various |