Vegetation and transportation management in the northern part of the District. Management actions would include clearcut and shelterwood systems to regenerate oak, aspen, and pine, and thinnings to promote growth and vigor in pine plantations.
Location
Project is located approximately seven miles northeast of Iron River, Wisconsin and in the Townships of Barksdale, Clover, Iron River, Keystone, Pilsen, Port Wing, Tripp, and Washburn.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/11/2015
2
Comment Period
08/08/2018
3
Objection Period Start
02/09/2019
4
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
04/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Greenwood Vegetation Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/03/2019 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Washburn Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Townships 47, 48 and 49 North Ranges 6, 7 and 8 West, 4th Principal Meridian |