Environmental Assessment Completed

Buffalo Forest Health

Black Hills National Forest Lawrence, South Dakota Northern Hills Ranger District

Forest management to encourage ecological diversity and increasing vigor of ponderosa pine, aspen, and meadows.

Location

Approximately 13 miles south of Spearfish, SD. Project area is bounded by Tinton Road, Wagon Canyon Road, the Wyoming border, and US Highway 85.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/04/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management