Decision Memo Completed

Pioneer Road Salvage

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Great Divide Ranger District

The salvage harvest of approximately 50 acres of trees and individual tree selection harvest of 70 acres of northern hardwood in stands damaged by a windstorm in August 2013. Project includes fuel treatments and site preparation for regeneration.

Location

North of Namekagon Lake, about 7 miles southeast of Drummond, Wisconsin.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/11/2014
2
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Pioneer Road Salvage ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/15/2014
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsGreat Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT44N, R6W, Sec 27 and 28
Fuels managementForest products