Environmental Assessment Completed

Medford Aspen II

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Taylor, Wisconsin Medford-Park Falls Ranger District

Timber harvest and forest regeneration activities for aspen are being considered along with associated ground based access. Some road construction,reconstruction, maintenance and decommissioning proposals will be considered.

Location

The project area is located in the northern portion of Taylor County on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District, of the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, approximately 10 miles northwest of Medford, Wisconsin.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/30/2016
2
Comment Period
07/07/2016
3
Objection Period Start
04/13/2017
4
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityBiomass; Road Decommissioning; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Medford Aspen IIDecision Signed Date: 06/12/2017
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsRoad management