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CUSTER, S.D. – The Black Hills National Forest is planning to conduct two separate prescribed fires this week, weather dependent. The objectives of both fires are to enhance wildlife habitat and reduce hazardous fuel loads. The Mystic Ranger District is planning to conduct the Long Draw prescribed fire project on Nov. 13-16. The Long Draw […]
CUSTER, S.D. — The U.S. Forest Service has proposed a project to salvage damaged trees in the southern Black Hills. Three areas of trees that were affected by the May 2021 tornadoes near Custer are damaged, setting the stage for potential insect infestations. The area totals approximately 1,508 acres within the Hell Canyon Ranger District, […]
Sonja Birkeland, age 77 of Belle Fourche and Dupree, died Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her home near […]
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Comment deadline nearing on forest salvage project
CUSTER, S.D. — The U.S. Forest Service has proposed a project to salvage damaged trees in the southern Black Hills. Three areas of trees that were affected by the May 2021 tornadoes near Custer are damaged, setting the stage for potential insect infestations. The area totals approximately 1,508 acres within the Hell Canyon Ranger District, […]