The proposed project consists of the removal small balsam trees (majority of the trees are between 3-6 inches in diameter) on approximately 100 acres within two red pine stands.
Location
Stands are located on the southern end of the district near the Town of Drummond (Pigeon Lake)
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/04/2010
2
Decision
09/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2010 (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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Washburn Balsam Removal Project Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 09/09/2010 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Washburn Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 45 North, Range 8 West, Section 17 /18 and Township 44 North, Range 8 West, Section 11 |