Forestwide Infrastructure Thinning Project
Hand thinning, piling, and burning around core infrastructure sites to lessen the susceptibility of the area to wildfire and increase resiliency.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Various administrative sites throughout the Bighorn National Forest.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/26/2023 |
| Decision | 05/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bighorn National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Forestwide Infrastructure Thinning Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/15/2024
Forests:
Bighorn National Forest
Districts:
Bighorn National Forest All Units
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Big Horn; Johnson; Sheridan; Washakie
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Rochelle Plocek
2013 Eastside 2nd Street
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-2626
Rochelle.Plocek@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/16/2024