Black Hills Timber Debate
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The project area received hail damage from storm in July 2023. The Forest Service wants to remove weakened trees to protect healthy ones from infestation and disease.
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The forest service is releasing an environmental assessment for a gold drilling exploration project adjacent to Spearfish Canyon. The decision associated with it allows the company to move forward with their project.
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Forest officials close gates to provide refuge for wildlife and vegetation during the winter months.
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A particle physics panel is recommending the US Department of Energy to keep prioritizing neutrino research in the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead.
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A hard-rock lithium exploration company is expanding a drilling project south of Custer by up to seven-fold. Longview Minerals said it’s looking to drill up to eight holes across 31 new pads on private property in the southern Black Hills, at a maximum dept of 850 feet.
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Pennington County rural infrastructure is receiving over $66 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on a proposed policy focused on national forest and grassland monitoring techniques.
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Christmas tree permits for the Black Hills National Forest are now available for purchase.
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The U.S. Forest Service has named a new permanent supervisor for the Black Hills National Forest.
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Tourism is a major money-maker. South Dakota celebrates its heritage by offering a range of agricultural tourism experiences.
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Two years have passed since the closure of the Rushmore Forest Products sawmill near Hill City. In its absence, the local economy has been forced to move forward.
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Department of Transportation officials are asking for input on proposed developments for a major Black Hills highway corridor.