Decision Memo Completed

Smith Ridge

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Clearwater, Idaho North Fork Ranger District

The Smith Ridge project would decrease insect and disease mortality and improve oveall forest health and ecological funtion.

Location

Ridgetop area spanning three watersheds between Minnesaka Creek (Little N. Fork of Clearwater River, Salmon Creek (N. Fork Clearwater River), and Isabella Creek, 40 air miles northeast of Orofino, ID.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/28/2018
2
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Smith Ridge ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/22/2022
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest products