Decision Memo Completed

Forestwide Stand Improvement

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

Forest Service proposes stand improvement treatments in overstocked stands across the Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs. Wilderness, IRA, RHCA, etc. excluded from treatment. All work done by hand. Only existing FS Roads used for access. Implement over 15 yrs.

Location

Project area includes the following management areas in the Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs: CLWNF - MAs C4, C8S, E1 and E3; NPNF - MAs 4, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, and 23.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/28/2020
2
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2021 (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
Forestwide Stand ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 01/11/2021
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants