Pocket gopher control on 518 acres (9 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 40 North, Range 1 West, Sections 2, 3; Township 41 North, Range 1 West, Sections 15, 16; Township 40 North, Range 2 East, Sections 27, 34; Clearwater and Latah Counties, Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/28/2017
2
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (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 |
| Pocket Gopher Control - Palouse | Decision Signed Date: 05/22/2017 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Palouse Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |