Vestal Project
Vegetation treatments to reduce mountain pine beetle risk in forested stands surrounding the City of Custer, SD. Prescribed burning and fuels treatments are also included to reduce fire hazard.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project area surrounds and includes the City of Custer, SD.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 04/20/2011 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 12/30/2011 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/27/2012 |
| Objection Period Start | 04/27/2012 |
| Decision | 06/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2012 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics)
Lead Management Unit:
Hell Canyon Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Forest Products; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Vestal Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/22/2012
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Hell Canyon Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Custer
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Kelly Honors
1019 N 5th Street
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-4853
khonors@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/22/2012