The Forest Service is proposing to regenerate aspen clones in the Birch Ridge area on the North Fork RD. FS crews, using chainsaws, would cut-and-fell approx. 150 acres (6 stands) of aspen and competing conifers within and adjacent to mature clones.
Location
T41N, R10E, Sections 35 and 36; T41N, R11E, Section 31; Clearwater County, Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/30/2017
2
Decision
10/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (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 | Species Habitat Improvements |
| North Fork Aspen Regeneration | Decision Signed Date: 10/26/2017 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | North Fork Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |