Environmental Assessment Completed

Landscape Management in the Moose Two Axe Project Area

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

Vegetation treatment to improve health, productivity, and resiliency of northern hardwood, spruce, pine balsam fir, birch, and aspen stands. Wildlife, fisheries, and rare plant habitat management. Fuels treatments. Road network improvements.

Location

Southwest portion of the Great Divide Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/08/2022
2
Comment Period
11/15/2023
3
Objection Period Start
03/12/2024
4
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
Landscape Management in the Moose Two Axe Project AreaDecision Signed Date: 06/21/2024
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsGreat Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementForest productsWatershed managementFuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants