Decision Memo Completed

Pollinator Habitat and Canada Rice Grass Enhancement

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

Project is to enhance pollinator habitat and Canada Rice Grass (Piptatherum canadense) a Regional Forester Sensitive Species. Proposal is to create/plant seed sources for adjacent habitat enhancement and for collection and propagation at other sites.

Location

Scattered throughout the north of US Hwy 2: Pollinator Habitat actions are within existing upland openings; Canada Rice Grass actions are located at or near existing population sites.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/18/2024
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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; Species Population Enhancements
Pollinator Habitat and Canada Rice Grass EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 06/18/2024
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants