Decision Memo Completed

2011 Argonne Experimental Forest Research Study

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

Harvest of 70 acres of northern hardwood forest types within the Argonne Experimental Forest. The Cutting Methods study has been ongoing since 1951 with harvesting occurring every 10 years.

Location

Argonne Experimental Forest, 9 miles southeast of Three Lakes, Wisconsin

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/04/2011
2
Decision
05/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityResearch And Development; Timber Sales (Green)
2011 Argonne Experimental Forest Research StudyDecision Signed Date: 05/05/2011
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsEagle River-Florence Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT38N, R12E, parts of Sections 22, 23, 27, and 28
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Research