Decision Memo Completed

Hwy 63 CWPP Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

Community Wildfire Protection Plan project to reduce ladder and surface fuels located within 200 feet of each side of Hwy 63. Ladder fuels treatments improve health and vigor of the timber stands by removing brush and tree vegetation competition.

Location

Hwy 63 corridor south of Drummond, Wisconsin

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/18/2015
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (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); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Highway 63 CWPP ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/11/2015
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management