Decision Memo Completed

Young Stand Improvement

Idaho Panhandle National Forests Bonner; Boundary, Idaho Idaho Panhandle National Forest All Units

Address the critical need for young stand management and associated fuels treatments across public lands by conducting regular treatments in areas where young stand regeneration has been established.

Location

In Young Stands (5-25 years old) across the Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake, and Sandpoint Ranger Districts.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/26/2024
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Young Stand ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 09/09/2024
ForestsIdaho Panhandle National Forest
DistrictsSandpoint Ranger District; Bonners Ferry Ranger District; Priest Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management