The salvage harvest of approximately 184 acres and thinning harvest of 38 acres of red pine in stands damaged by a windstorm in September 2014. Project includes fuel treatments, site preparation, and red pine planting for regeneration.
Location
Great Divide is Ashland County, Sec. 31, T41N R4W; and Sawyer County, Sec. 17, and 30-32 T41N R6W, and Sec. 29, T41N R5W. Medford-Park Falls District is Price County, Sec. 10, and 12,T39N R1E
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/02/2014
2
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| 2014 Red Pine Salvage Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/28/2014 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Medford-Park Falls Ranger District; Great Divide Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |