Decision Memo Completed

Pre-commercial Thinning & Pruning

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Kootenai; Shoshone, Idaho Fernan Ranger District

Precommercial thinning and white pine pruning in 31 stands on a total of approximately 792 acres at multiple locations on the Coeur d'Alene River R.D.

Location

Fernan Cr., Yellowbanks Cr., Deception Cr., John Cr., Little NF Coeur d'Alene River, Can Cr., WF Downey Cr., Haystack Cr., and Lost Cr.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/10/2010
2
Comment Period
11/10/2010
3
Decision
02/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Central Zone Pre-commercial Thinning and Pruning 2011/12 ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/25/2011 Legal Notice Date: 02/25/2011
ForestsIdaho Panhandle National Forest
DistrictsFernan Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionMultiple locations across the Coeur d'Alene River R.D.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)