Decision Memo Completed

Pocket Gopher Control - Palouse

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

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 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 - PalouseDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2017
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsPalouse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)