Decision Memo Completed

Forestwide Precommercial Thinning

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Clearwater; Idaho; Latah, Idaho Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest All Units

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests propose to conduct precommercial thinning on the Moose Creek (1243 acres), Lochsa (139 acres), Powell (8 acres), North Fork (316 acres), and Palouse (189 acres) Ranger Districts.

Location

Moose Creek, Lochsa, Powell, North Fork0, and Palouse Ranger Districts of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/04/2012
2
Comment Period
02/04/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Forestwide Precommercial Thinning Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 05/21/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/25/2012
ForestsClearwater National Forest; Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsClearwater National Forest All Units; Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionMultiple; See scoping/comment letter
Watershed managementFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants