The purpose and need of this project is to improve forest health and increase resiliency within the project area to wildfire and insect disease using a variety of commercial and non-commercial treatments.
Location
The Ridgeback Vegetative Management Project area lies approximately 3 miles east of Keystone, South Dakota.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/23/2024
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (9) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Ridgeback Vegetation Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/11/2025 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Mystic Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T1S, R6E; sections 23-28, 31-36; T2S, R6E, sections 1-5, 10-15, 22-27, 36; T1S R7E, sections 17-20, 30, 31; T2S, R7E, sections 6, 7, 19, 30. |