Thin approximately 175 acres (9 stands). Work done by hand using chainsaws; no mechanical harvesting equipment. Trees felled/left in place. Retained species favor western white pine, larch and ponderosa pine. No burning. Access on existing rds.
Location
T31N, R7E, Sections 3, 4; T32N, R7E, Sections 17, 32, 33, 35, 36; Moose Creek Ranger District, Idaho County, Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/27/2017
2
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Pre-commercial Thinning - Forestwide | Decision Signed Date: 07/10/2017 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Moose Creek Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |