Northwest Sands Project
To restore a portion of the pine barren ecosystem through changing the vegetation composition / structure and managing fire as an essential ecosystem process. Activities include timber harvest, biomass, mechanical treatment, and prescribed fire.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Moquah Barrens on the north end of the Washburn District
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 12/15/2008 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 07/02/2009 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 10/16/2009 |
| Decision | 10/2009 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2009 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Washburn Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Special Area Management
Project Decision Information
Northwest Sands Record of Decision
Decision Signed Date: 10/16/2009
Legal Notice Date: 10/21/2009
Forests:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Districts:
Washburn Ranger District
States:
Wisconsin
Counties:
Bayfield
Legal Land Description:
T.49N, R.7W, S 23-26, 35, 36; T.49N, R.6 W, S 19-22, 37-33; T.48N, R.8 W, S 12, 13, 24, 25, 36; T.48N, R.7W, S 1-5, 7-11, 14-23, 26-36; T.48N, R6W, S 2, 4-6, 10-16, 21--27; T.47N, R.7W, S 3-10, 15-22
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Jennifer Maziasz
113 Bayfield St. East
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-2667
jmaziasz@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 11/1/2009