Decision Memo Completed

Jasper Mountain

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Bonner, Idaho Priest Lake Ranger District

The Idaho Panhandle NF is proposing a project in the Jasper Mountain area to reduce the risk or extent of, or increase the resilience to, insect or disease infestation. This project would occur in an area designated under section 602 of HFRA.

Location

The potential project area boundary runs north to south, from Pee Wee trailhead to the headwaters area of Quartz Creek, and east to west from Jasper Mtn to Quartz Mtn. T57N, R5W, and multiple sections

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/29/2014
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Jasper Mountain Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 05/18/2015
ForestsIdaho Panhandle National Forest
DistrictsPriest Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementForest products