Norris Peak Unit 2

Hazardous fuels reduction treatment on approximately 78 acres of property located near Johnson Siding, SD, Section 32 Township 2N Range 6E. The desired treatment will include the thinning of ponderosa pine, cedar, and juniper up to 10-inch diameter at breast height (DBH) to create an average spacing of 25 feet between trees (trunks). To achieve the spacing and to promote forest health, broken top, split top, and otherwise unhealthy trees will be targeted first. Treatment of spruce will result in scattered groups of 5 to 15 trees with approximately 25 foot spacing between groups. Stumps will be level cut flush to the ground. All ponderosa pine 10 inches DBH and smaller within 25 feet of a hardwood tree will be removed. Hardwood trees will not be cut unless they are a hazard, significantly damaged, or are dead. Dead standing snags should be removed. One dead standing snag per acre may be left for wildlife habitat. Ponderosa pine, spruce, cedar, and juniper will be limbed to a minimum of 6 feet above ground level, not to exceed 1/3rd of the total tree height. Felled trees and limbs (thinning slash) as well as other previously downed material will be removed, chipped, or piled. Due to the landscape nature of this treatment, individual tree selection is not permitted. Trees within a manicured lawn area will not be included in the project. Trees near structures or powerlines that require excessive costs, equipment, or time are not included in the project. Existing hand piles must be removed, chipped, or burned. Existing machine piles are not included in the scope of work unless authorized by SDWF.

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Existing Conditions, Hazardous Material Assessment, Site Remediation, Contaminated Site Material Removal, Asbestos Remediation, Asbestos Abatement, Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials.