Decision Memo Completed

Wildfire Tree Planting - North Fork 2

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

Plant trees on approx. 58 acres (2 stands) in the Snowy Summit Fire area (36 acres, 1 stand) and Snow Creek Fire area (22 acres, 1 stand). Planting will be done by hand by a contract crew. Access to the sites will only be by existing roads.

Location

T36N, R7E, S6 (Snowy Summit Fire area) and T41N, R9E, S30 (Snow Creek Fire area), North Fork Ranger District, Clearwater County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/06/2017
2
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Wildfire Tree Planting - North Fork 2Decision Signed Date: 05/01/2017
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants