Park Falls Hardwoods
The USDA Forest Service, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (CNNF), Medford-Park Falls Ranger District intends to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to document the analysis and disclose the environmental effects of proposed land management activities, and corresponding alternatives within the Park Falls Hardwoods project area. Projects proposed are for improving and maintaining the health of primarily mid to late successional forest and associated wildlife species through timber harvest and regeneration. Legal Description of the project area: Townships 37, 38, and 39 North, Range 3 East, 4th Principal Meridian; Price County, Wisconsin.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project location is about 20 miles southeast of Park Falls, WI and adjacent to the eastern boundary of Price County.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 01/12/2010 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/23/2012 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 09/28/2012 |
| Decision | 09/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Medford-Park Falls Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Road Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage); Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Park Falls Hardwoods Record of Decision
Decision Signed Date: 09/28/2012
Legal Notice Date: 10/04/2012
Forests:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Districts:
Medford-Park Falls Ranger District
States:
Wisconsin
Counties:
Price
Legal Land Description:
Primarily the eastern sections of T37N, R3E; T38N, R3E; and T39N, R3E
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Jane Darnell
850 North 8th, Hwy 13
Medford, WI 54541
715-748-4875, ext 38
jdarnell01@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 10/27/2020