Decision Memo Completed

Pocket Gopher Control - Lochsa-Powell

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

Pocket gopher control on 109 acres (4 stands). Suppression of population is needed due to seedling mortality caused by predation; loss of reforestation investment; and to meet NFMA requirement to adequately reforest w/in five years post final harvest

Location

Township 33 North, Range 6 East, Sections 23, 25, 26, and 36, Township 33 North, Range 7 East, Section 9; Idaho County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/28/2017
2
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Pocket Gopher Control - Lochsa-PowellDecision Signed Date: 05/18/2017
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsLochsa/Powell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)