Westside Vegetation Management
Project activities would address forest health and fuels management concerns in the project area. Potential treatment options include prescribed burning, commercial and noncommercial thinning, planting/seeding, and slash treatments.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately 140,000-acres on the west side of the Mystic RD southwest of Deerfield, and a small portion of the Hell Canyon RD south of W. Deerfield Road.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/07/2022 |
| Comment Period | 05/2022 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 09/2022 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 11/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Lead Management Unit:
Mystic Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Mystic Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Lawrence; Pennington
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jessica Eggers
8221 South Hwy 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-343-1567
jessica.eggers@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/1/2024