Decision Memo Completed

Wildfire Tree Planting - Lochsa 2

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho, Idaho Lochsa/Powell Ranger District

The Lochsa RD is proposing to plant approx. 320 acres of western white pine, western larch and ponderosa pine seedlings in 7 stands without timber salvage operations in the Woodrat Wildfire area. Planting would be done using hand tools.

Location

Township 33 North, Range 7 East, Sections 30 and 31, Idaho Co., Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/27/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Wildfire Tree Planting - Lochsa 2Decision Signed Date: 09/23/2016
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsLochsa/Powell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)