This proposal would use timber management to move the forest towards the forest plan desired conditions. It would include timber harvest, prescribed burning, reforestation, modifications of the transportation system and wildlife habitat improvements.
Location
It is located east and south of Clam Lake, WI in Ashland and Sawyer counties; includes portions of townships Chippewa, Draper, Gordon, Marengo, Round Lake, Shanagolden, Spider Lake, and Winter.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/21/2016
2
Comment Period
01/05/2018
3
Objection Period Start
03/22/2018
4
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2018 (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) |
| Black Torch Landscape Management | Decision Signed Date: 05/25/2018 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Great Divide Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | It includes portions of the Townships 40-44 North and Ranges 3-5 West. |