Environmental Assessment Completed

Peerless Vegetation and Transportation Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

Vegetation Management actions would include clearcut and shelterwood systems to regenerate oak, aspen, and pine, and thinnings to promote growth and vigor in pine plantations. Associated actions: updating road system and improving wildlife habitat.

Location

Project is located in the central portion of the Washburn Ranger District. The project area is about 5 miles east of Iron River, WI.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/14/2024
2
Comment Period
02/21/2024
3
Objection Period Start
08/08/2024
4
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Peerless Vegetation and Transportation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/20/2024
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementRoad management