Environmental Assessment Completed

Hoodoo-Ames Research Project

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Kootenai, Idaho Fernan Ranger District

Rocky Mountain Research Station two-part forest research study involving approx. 390 ac. commercial harvest, 220 ac. fuels treatment, 16 mi. road reconditioning, 3 mi. reconstruction, 10 mi. road decommissioning, with culvert upgrades or removal.

Location

Map #8 - Deception Creek drainage.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/05/2008
2
Comment Period
06/17/2009
3
Decision
09/2009 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2009 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3); 32.2 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Road Maintenance; Research And Development; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Hoodoo-Ames Research Project AreaDecision Signed Date: 09/21/2009 Legal Notice Date: 09/25/2009
ForestsIdaho Panhandle National Forest
DistrictsFernan Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT51N, R1W, Sections 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, and 32, B.M.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Research