The Forest is working to manage populations of mountain pine beetle (MPB) and to help protect communities, watersheds, and natural resources from wildfire by treating hazardous fuels. The BKNF is proposing further actions to address the MPB epidemic.
Project Information
Expected Analysis Type
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority
HFRA Title I: Threats to Ecosystem Components (such as insect or disease epidemics)
Lead Management Unit
Black Hills National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation
218
Project Purpose
Land management planning; Fuels management; Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Project Activity
Fuel treatments (non-activity fuels); Forest vegetation improvements
Project Status
Current Status
Analysis Completed
Project Milestones
All planning milestones have been completed.
Project Decision Information
Mountain Pine Beetle Response Project Record of Decision
Decision Signed Date
2012-12-10
Last Updated: 12/11/2012