Decision Memo Completed

Pre-commercial Thinning - Palouse

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

Thin approximately 881 acres (34 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

Palouse Ranger District, Latah County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/27/2017
2
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Pre-commercial Thinning - ForestwideDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2017
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsPalouse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)