Chimera Fuels Reduction
Commercial and non-commercial harvest of pine to reduce fire hazard in WUI areas, increase forest resilience, create a mosaic of forest conditions, enhance hardwood and meadow areas, and move the project area toward management area objectives.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Chimera project area is located immediately east of Deadwood, SD, and south of Sturgis, SD in the northeastern corner of the Northern Hills Ranger District.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/10/2022 |
| Comment Period | 03/09/2023 |
| Decision | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Hfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface
Lead Management Unit:
Northern Hills Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Chimera Fuels Reduction Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/17/2023
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: 7/17/2023