Proposing to reforest approximately 4,000 acres within the Elk Fire perimeter by planting native conifer seedlings. No site prep, herbicide application or new road construction is proposed. Species selection and planting densities would be designed to promote resilience to future disturbance.
Location
Tongue Ranger District in all or parts of T.56N, R.88W., Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 10; T.57N, R.88W, Sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35; T.56N, R.89W, Sections 1, 2, 11, 25; T.57R, R.89W, Section 25; 6th Prime Meridian, Sheridan County, Wyoming, Surveyed. For these units, from Sheridan, WY via Highway 90 to US-14 to FSR 15 to FSR 168
Project timeline
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NEPA Start Date
1/22/2026
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Finding/Decision Date
3/5/2026
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-29d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 3/5/2026 |