The effect of the Character Fire resulted in a need to recover economic value of forest products in a timely manner, reduce hazards threatening human health and safety, and re-establish forested conditions outlined in the Forest Plan.
Location
The project area is generally located north of Interstate 90 and south of the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, east of Character Ridge and west of Prichard Creek/Kings Pass, in Shoshone County, ID
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/19/2021
2
Comment Period
11/19/2021
3
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Character Fire Salvage | Decision Signed Date: 07/22/2022 |
| Forests | Idaho Panhandle National Forest |
| Districts | Wallace Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |