Decision Memo Completed

Natural Barrier Stream Protection

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

Dead/dying and/or live trees (where dead/dying not available) would be directionally felled to limit livestock access to 10 streams (6 allotments) to restore/maintain stream health. Focus areas would be where livestock impacts are greatest.

Location

Crks-Johnson:27N 1E S19; Deer:7N 1W S11-12/26N 1E S5-6; Sherwin:26N 1E S7-9,16; China:26N 1E S30; Papoose:24N 1W S24-26; Fish:29N 3E S21; Tollgate:29N 3E S34; Pinnacle:28N 3E S8; Schwartz:30N 4E S33.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/15/2018
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (9), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityGrazing Allotment Management; Grazing Structural Improvements
Natural Barrier Stream ProtectionDecision Signed Date: 03/07/2019
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Grazing management