Decision Memo Completed

2022 Town of Hiles Hazard and High-Risk Vegetation Removal

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

The Town of Hiles has identified a need to remove trees from the road rights-of-way. Furthermore, approximately 50.66 acres of dead and/or dying balsam fir and spruce patches along Fournier Road but outside of the 50 feet ROW need to be cleared.

Location

ERFL Ranger District and LKLN Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/23/2023
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Road Maintenance
Town of Hiles Hazard and High-Risk Vegetation RemovalDecision Signed Date: 05/23/2024
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsEagle River-Florence Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementFuels management