Decision Memo Completed

North Fork Aspen 2

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

Cut/girdle mature aspen clones, competing conifers and over-mature shrubs in 22 units (4 areas, 324 acres). Where evidence of aspen regen/suppression present expand extent of aspen by treating conifers and mature shrubs adjacent to existing clones.

Location

Multiple T/R/S; North Fork Ranger District, Clearwater County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/30/2019
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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; Species Habitat Improvements
North Fork Aspen 2Decision Signed Date: 06/09/2020
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)