Decision Memo Completed

Wildfire Tree Planting - Salmon River

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

Plant trees on approx. 255 acres (5 stands) in the 2012 Sheep Fire area. Planting will be done by hand by a contract crew. Access to the sites will only be by existing roads.

Location

T26N, R2E, Sections 1, 15, 22, 23, and 27; Salmon River Ranger District, Idaho County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/07/2017
2
Decision
04/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (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 - Salmon RiverDecision Signed Date: 04/21/2017
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)