Decision Memo Completed

Pre-Commercial Thinning - 2015

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

These previously harvested stands are overstocked with seedling and sapling conifer species. Stocking levels range from approximately 800 to over 4000 stems per acre. High tree densities increase competition for available resources. See Scoping Ltr.

Location

Please see Maps and Tables in Scoping letter

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/30/2014
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 05/06/2015
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionPlease see Maps and Tables in Scoping letter
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management