The proposal to improvement of the health of the stands affected by the storm includes harvest of the damaged timber and reforestation of affected stands. Prompt salvage, site preparation, and hazardous fuel reduction.
Location
Individual red and jack pine stands north of Hwy 2 in Bayfield County, WI.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/27/2016
2
Decision
10/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Artemis Salvage | Decision Signed Date: 10/19/2016 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Washburn Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |