West Hell Reforestation Project
Regeneration of ponderosa pine in portions of the Jasper Fire area that burned in the year 2000. These areas that had high fire intensities remain deforested with no available seed source for future ponderosa pine regeneration.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is within Custer County, South Dakota. Approx. 14 miles southeast of Newcastle, WY, or 16 miles west of Custer, SD, and north of US HWY 16.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/24/2014 |
| Decision | 03/2015 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Hell Canyon Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
West Hell Reforestation Project
Decision Signed Date: 03/31/2015
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Hell Canyon Ranger District
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Custer
Legal Land Description:
T.2S, R.1E, Section 36; T.2S, R.2E, Section 31; T.3S, R.1E, Sections 1, 2, 12; T.3S, R.2E, Sections 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 15, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35; T.3S, R.3E, Sections 19, 30; BHM; Custer County, South Dakota
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Nancy Bayne
1019 N 5th Street
Custer, SD 57730
307-746-2782 x3868
nbayne@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/1/2015