Environmental Assessment Completed

Twin Lakes Salvage and Restoration

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

Salvage of timber and forest restoration projects following the July 21, 2016 wind and rain storm event. This proposal is to treat approximately 3,000 acres of damaged timber, based on an aerial imagery analysis.

Location

The north end of the Washburn Ranger District. Concentrations of damage in the Twin Lakes and Birch Grove Campground area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/27/2016
2
Comment Period
01/23/2017
3
Objection Period Start
04/10/2017
4
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage)
Twin Lakes Salvage and RestorationDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2017
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest products