Suppression of pocket gopher populations is necessary due to: seedling mortality caused by predation; loss of reforestation investments; and, potential failure to meet the NFMA requirement to adequately reforest within five years after harvest.
Location
Please see Table and Maps in Scoping Letter.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/30/2014
2
Decision
06/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Decision Memo | Decision Signed Date: 06/26/2015 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Palouse Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Please see Table and Maps in Scoping Letter. |