Decision Memo Completed

Windy-Shingle Project

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

Vegetation treatments to reduce the risk or extent of, or increase resilience to insects and disease infestation; reduce wildfire risk to the local communities and surrounding federal lands. A collaborative process will be used to develop actions.

Location

Windy-Shingle project is located approximately 5 miles west of Riggins, Idaho, in Idaho County. Activities off Roads 517 (Seven Devils), 487, 2109, 624 and 2056. A Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/15/2017
2
Decision
10/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Windy-Shingle Project Decision MemorandumDecision Signed Date: 10/13/2017
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management