Buffalo Forest Health
Forest management to encourage ecological diversity and increasing vigor of ponderosa pine, aspen, and meadows.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately 13 miles south of Spearfish, SD. Project area is bounded by Tinton Road, Wagon Canyon Road, the Wyoming border, and US Highway 85.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/04/2025 |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Northern Hills Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Northern Hills Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Lawrence
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Chris Stores
2014 N. Main Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
605-443-3081
Chris.Stores@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/13/2025