Decision Memo Completed

Ice Age Blowdown

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Taylor, Wisconsin Medford-Park Falls Ranger District

Salvage harvest of about 21 acres of blown over trees in an area planned for a re-route and river crossing of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

Location

The blowdown is located north of County M and Perkinstown in Section 14, T. 32 N., R. 2 W., about 15 miles NW of Medford, WI.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/23/2011
2
Decision
11/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Scenery Management; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Ice Age BlowdownDecision Signed Date: 11/15/2011
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District
Facility managementWatershed managementForest products