Decision Memo Completed

Pre-Commercial Thinning

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

Thin (cut/fell) approx. 112 acres (four stands) on Palouse Ranger District and approx. 265 acres (13 stands) on Salmon River Ranger District. All work done by hand/chainsaw; no mechanical timber harvesting equipment used. Access on existing roads.

Location

Palouse RD: T25N, R1W, Sec 1, 2; T25N, R1E, Sec 7, 17; T25N, R3E, Sec 28, 33; T26N, R1E, Sec 18, 19, 20; Salmon River RD: T40N, R1W, Sec 4; T42N, R2W, Sec 10, 15; 3T4N, R2W, Sec 3

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/28/2018
2
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Pre-Commercial ThinningDecision Signed Date: 11/29/2018
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District; Palouse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)