Sawbuck Forest Management Project
We are proposing conifer thinning, timber stand improvement, prescribed fire, planting efforts, as well as enhancements to watersheds, riparian areas, and wildlife habitats.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Sawbuck Forest Management Project area lies approximately 13 miles west of Hill City, South Dakota.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/21/2025 |
| Comment Period | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Mystic Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Mystic Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Custer; Lawrence; Pennington
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Thawney Stottler
8221 South Hwy 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-716-1984
thawney.stottler@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/22/2025