Environmental Assessment Completed

Emerald

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Latah; Shoshone, Idaho Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units

Vegetation and hazardous fuels management project to include: timber harvest, fuels reduction, watershed improvements, and roads management.

Location

The project area is located within Latah County, but extends slightly into Shoshone County west of Clarkia, ID.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/28/2018
2
Comment Period
10/03/2020
3
Objection Period Start
01/18/2021
4
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Emerald ProjecDecision Signed Date: 05/25/2021
EmeraldDecision Signed Date: 05/25/2021
ForestsIdaho Panhandle National Forest
DistrictsSt. Maries Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionAll or part of Sections 1, 2, 10-15, 22-24 in Township ID T42N R1W and Sections 4-10, 16-21, 29, and 30 in Township ID T42N R1E, Boise Meridian.
Fuels managementRoad managementForest productsWatershed managementVegetation management (other than forest products)