Decision Memo Completed

2011 Large Openings Improvement

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

Three large openings would be improved by discing and seeding with native grass and forb seed to provide nesting habitat for two Regional Forester's Sensitive Species - upland sandpiper and LeConte's sparrow.

Location

East side of the Eagle River-Florence Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/20/2010
2
Decision
04/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
2011 Large Openings Imrprovement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/18/2011
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsEagle River-Florence Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT41N, R16E, Sections 35 & 36; T39N, R15E, Section 13; and T38N, R15E, Section 24
Wildlife, fish, rare plants