Cold Springs Project
This project is intended to reduce the risk of mountain pine beetle caused mortality in ponderosa pine stands in an area managed primarily for timber production. Commercial and non-commercial thinning as well as prescribed burning are being proposed.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The southwest corner of the Northern Hills Ranger District in the vicinity of O'Neil Pass
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/20/2011 |
| Decision | 10/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics)
Lead Management Unit:
Northern Hills Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
DN and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Cold Springs Project
Decision Signed Date: 10/12/2011
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
605-642-4622
jgroce@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 12/6/2011