Decision Memo Completed

Habitat Improvement through Prescribed Burn Treatment Management Areas 8E, 8F, and 8G

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Ashland; Bayfield; Sawyer, Wisconsin Great Divide Ranger District

Low-intensity prescribed fire will be used to meet goals and objectives for management areas 8E (Existing and Candidate Research Natural Areas), 8F (Special Management Areas), and 8G (Old Growth and Natural Feature Complexes).

Location

Several locations scattered throughout the district.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/15/2021
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Habitat Improvement through Prescribed Burn Treatment Management Areas 8E, 8F, and 8GDecision Signed Date: 09/28/2021
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsGreat Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants