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 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 | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Pre-Commercial Thinning | Decision Signed Date: 11/29/2018 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Salmon River Ranger District; Palouse Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |