Treat vegetation to reduce wildfire risk to the local communities of Dixie and Comstock, and surrounding federal lands. Create fuel breaks and escape routes using a combination of prescribed burning and mechanical treatments, with temporary roads.
Location
The project is located in Idaho County, approximately 20 miles south of Elk City, Idaho. And within the Crooked and Rhett Creek watersheds, tributary to the Salmon River on Red River Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/06/2024
2
Comment Period
02/06/2024
3
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Roadless Area Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Dixie-Comstock Community Protection Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/14/2024 |
| Dixie-Comstock Community Protection Project Decision Notice | Decision Signed Date: 06/14/2024 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Red River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T26N, R7E, Sec.36; T26N, R8E, Sec. 2, 3, 8-17, 19-36; T26N, R7E, Sec. 1, 12, 13; T25N R8E, Sec. 1-24, 26-30, 32-34; T24N, R8E, Sec. 4; Boise Meridian. |