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 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 |
| Young Stand Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 09/09/2024 |
| Forests | Idaho Panhandle National Forest |
| Districts | Sandpoint Ranger District; Bonners Ferry Ranger District; Priest Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |