Spearfish Canyon Fuelbreak Construction
Treatment of 120 acres of hazardous fuels to reduce wildfire probability. Treatment consists of construction of fuelbreaks averaging 400 feet in width via a mixture of commercial removal of conifers and hand thinning. Fuels will be piled and burned.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Within Spearfish Canyon on the Northern Hills Ranger District along the forest boundary near the mouth of the canyon and along the Highway from Iron Creek to Savoy.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/10/2003 |
| Comment Period | 07/10/2003 |
| Decision | 01/2004 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2004 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (10)
Special Authority:
National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Northern Hills Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Project Decision Information
Spearfish Canyon Fuelbreak Construction
Decision Signed Date: 01/13/2004
Legal Notice Date: 01/13/2004
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Northern Hills Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Lawrence
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Jackie Groce
2014 N. Main Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
907-747-4234
jgroce@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/30/2007