Decision Memo Completed

Chippewa Lowland Ash Stand Regeneration

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

Treat some lowland ash stands by under-planting other lowland hardwood and conifer species in anticipation of over-story loss of ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a non-native, invasive pest that results in mortality of all native ash species.

Location

Town of Cleveland, Township 32 North, Range 3 West, Section 25; Town of Grover, Township 32 North, Range 2 West, Section 30; and Town of Ford, Township 31 North, Range 3 West, Sections 12, 13, and 24.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/31/2019
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Chippewa Lowland Ash Stand RegenerationDecision Signed Date: 03/21/2019
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)