Decision Memo Completed

Forest Lodge Cow Pasture Prescribed Burn

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

Conduct a prescribed burn on the 3-acre grassy opening known as the Forest Lodge cow pasture as a first step in reducing hazardous fuels, re-establishing fire on the landscape, treating non-native invasive species, and restoring native species.

Location

The area of the Forest Lodge Historic District Special Management Area known as the cow pasture.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/09/2015
2
Decision
03/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2015 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Special Area Management
Forest Lodge Cow Pasture Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 03/06/2015
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsGreat Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT43N R6W S15
Special area managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management