Decision Memo Completed

Salmon River and Clearwater Ranger Districts Precommercial Thinning

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho, Idaho Salmon River Ranger District

The Salmon River and Clearwater Ranger Districts of the Nez Perce National Forest propose to precommercial thin up to 4,135 acres of over-stocked, mixed conifer species stands.

Location

Salmon River and Clearwater Ranger Districts, Nez Perce National Forest, Idaho County, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/18/2011
2
Comment Period
01/18/2011
3
Decision
03/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Salmon and Clearwater Ranger DistrictsDecision Signed Date: 03/17/2011 Legal Notice Date: 03/19/2011
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT29N R3E, T29N R5E, T29N R6E, T30N R4E, T30N R5E, T31N R4E, T31N R5E
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants