Decision Memo Completed

Hemlock Lake Wildlife Openings Prescribed Burn

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Florence, Wisconsin Eagle River-Florence Ranger District

Hemlock Lake wildlife openings are in Florence County near FS Rd 2446 and LeRoy Creek. There are 12 wildlife openings, totaling 64 acres, that would be prescribed burned to enhance wildlife habitat.

Location

T41N R16E Sections 6 & 7, T41N R15E Sections 1& 12

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/20/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Hemlock Lake Wildlife Openings Prescribed BurnDecision Signed Date: 05/01/2025
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsEagle River-Florence Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management