Phelps Vegetation and Transportation Management Project
On August 8, 2011, District Ranger Joel Skjerven approved actions to harvest timber, improve wildlife openings, plant trees and use prescribed fire to manage vegetation in the Phelps project area. Additionally, road decommissioning, closures, and minor (< 1 mile) road construction would occur as part of this action. Actions would be implemented over the next 5-7 years.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Northwest portion of the Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, south of the Wisconsin-Michigan border, east of Highway 45, and north of County Highway A.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 08/13/2010 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/08/2011 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 08/12/2011 |
| Decision | 08/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Eagle River-Florence Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Special Products Sales; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Phelps Vegetation and Transportation Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 08/12/2011
Legal Notice Date: 08/18/2011
Forests:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Districts:
Eagle River-Florence Ranger District
States:
Wisconsin
Counties:
Vilas
Legal Land Description:
T41N, R11E; T41N, R12E; T42N, R11E; and T42N, R12E
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Marilee Houtler
1247 E. Wall St.
Eagle River, WI 54521
307-358-4690
mhoutler@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/19/2011