Decision Memo Completed

Cold-water Streams Riparian Restoration

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

Convert aspen stands within the 450 foot riparian areas of cold-water streams (Frames and Waboo) and the Marengo River to longer-lived species by girdling some of the aspen trees and underplanting white pine

Location

Some of the areas within 450 feet of Frames, Springbrook and Waboo Creeks and the Marengo River that are dominated by aspen.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/09/2015
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Area Management
Cold-water Streams Riparian RestorationDecision Signed Date: 06/29/2015
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsGreat Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special area managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)