Decision Memo Completed

Bluejacket Salvage and Reforestation

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Latah, Idaho Palouse Ranger District

Salvage harvest 80 acres on NFS using skyline logging systems with ground-based (tractor) systems used on slopes less than 35%. Up to 0.5 miles of temporary road would be built. Site prep to replant burn areas incl. pburn and pocket gopher baiting.

Location

Township 42 North, Range 2 West, Sections 20 and 21, Latah County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/20/2017
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Bluejacket Salvage and ReforestationDecision Signed Date: 12/01/2017
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsPalouse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)