Environmental Assessment Completed

Dutch Oven Vegetation Management Project

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

The Dutch Oven Project proposes fuel reduction and vegetation management activities on approximately 2000 acres approximately 4 air miles northwest of Elk City, Idaho.

Location

The project area is located four air miles northwest of Elk City, Idaho, immediately adjacent to the Elk City Township between the Elk City Wagon Road and Highway 14.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/08/2014
2
Comment Period
10/19/2015
3
Objection Period Start
02/10/2017
4
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Dutch Oven Vegetation Management ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/24/2017
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsRed River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT29N, R7E, Sections 1, 2, 10-16, 21-28
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management