Proposal is to improve barrens habitat at 4 locations. Surveys show areas are overgrown with brush/trees decreasing their habitat suitability. Restoration activities may include prescribed burning, mowing, biomass removal and/or mastication.
Location
Sun Bowl (153 acres near Valhalla), 241 Habitat Treatment Unit (48 acres in the Moquah Barrens), 419 Pocket Barrens (37 acres) & Badger Pocket Barrens (48 acres) are near FR 236, north of Ino, WI.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/17/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Barrens Habitat Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 08/25/2023 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Washburn Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |