Decision Memo Completed

2020 Eagle River- Florence HWY 55 West Blowdown

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

In early August 2020, a derecho (blowdown) occurred on the ERFL Ranger District. Significant timber damage occurred leaving many trees dead, dying, or damaged. This resulted in safety and fuels concern. Recently, a new pocket of ~36 acres was found

Location

West side of HWY 55 near Rogers Lake in Argonne, Wi

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/13/2020
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
2020 HWY 55 West BlowdownDecision Signed Date: 03/17/2021
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsEagle River-Florence Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)