Rx burning w/ some planting on 8500 acres to facilitate fire mgmt; reduce natural fuels; provide protection to values at risk; enhance conditions for regeneration of whitebark pine, WP & WL; enhance fire resiliency; increase forage for big game.
Location
Project #4 - Upper St. Joe River Drainage in Simmons, Washout, Goat, Wampus, Indian, Bonehead, Red Ives, Bedrock, Color, and Game Creeks
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/13/2012
2
Decision
07/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Simmons Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/09/2014 |
| Forests | Idaho Panhandle National Forest |
| Districts | Avery Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Multiple sections in T42N, R9E; T43N, R9E; T44N, R9E; T44N, R10E; T44N, R11E,B.M. |