Environmental Assessment Completed

Fourmile Vegetation Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Forest; Oneida; Vilas, Wisconsin Eagle River-Florence Ranger District

Move forest vegetation to desired conditions, provide an efficient road system, continue Forest research projects, maintain public safety related to wildfire, maintain hunter hiking trails, and contribute toward wood products demand.

Location

7 miles east of Eagle River, stretching south from Highway 70 to Highway 32 (or the southern border of the Argonne Exp. Forest) and stretching approximately 4-7 miles wide.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/15/2017
2
Comment Period
05/28/2019
3
Objection Period Start
03/23/2020
4
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Research And Development; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Fourmile Vegetation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/13/2020
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsEagle River-Florence Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT40N, R11E; T40N, R12E; T39N, R11E; T39N, R12E; T38N, R11E; and T38N, R12E
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad managementForest products