2023 Barrens Habitat Improvement
Proposal is to improve barrens habitat at 4 locations. Surveys show areas are overgrown with brush/trees decreasing their habitat suitability. Restoration activities may include prescribed burning, mowing, biomass removal and/or mastication.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Sun Bowl (153 acres near Valhalla), 241 Habitat Treatment Unit (48 acres in the Moquah Barrens), 419 Pocket Barrens (37 acres) & Badger Pocket Barrens (48 acres) are near FR 236, north of Ino, WI.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/17/2023 |
| Decision | 08/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Washburn Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Project Decision Information
Barrens Habitat Improvement
Decision Signed Date: 08/25/2023
Forests:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Districts:
Washburn Ranger District
States:
Wisconsin
Counties:
Bayfield
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Sarah Holmes
113 Bayfield St. East
Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-2667
sarah.holmes@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/25/2023