Independence Salvage Project
In July 2011, High winds damaged about 900 acres of timber on the District. The Forest Service is proposing to treat up to 600 acres of damaged timber through a salvage harvest. Access would use existing roads, trails, and up to 2 miles of temporary road construction.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Project is located east of Highway 63 in the Town of Drummond, Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/09/2011 |
| Comment Period | 09/09/2011 |
| Decision | 04/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2012 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Washburn Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Forest Products
Project Activity:
Timber Sales (Salvage)
Project Decision Information
Independence Salvage Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/10/2012
Legal Notice Date: 04/13/2012
Forests:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Districts:
Washburn Ranger District
States:
Wisconsin
Counties:
Bayfield
Legal Land Description:
T44N, R7W, Sections 1-3, 8-11 and 16
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Sarah Holmes
113 Bayfield St. East
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-2667
sarahholmes@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/13/2012