Commercial timber harvest, hazardous fuels treatment, site preparation, and reforestation on approx. 735 acres within Johnson Creek Fire perimeter to recover economic value, reduce safety hazards, and re-establish forested conditions.
Location
Eastern portion of Palouse RD, about 3 miles north of the city of Elk River. Project is within the boundary of the 2021 Johnson Creek fire's 1,600 acre perimeter.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/19/2021
2
Comment Period
05/28/2022
3
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Johnson Creek Fire Salvage and Reforestation | Decision Signed Date: 08/08/2022 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Palouse Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T41N R2E Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36; T41N R3E, Section 31; T40N R2E Sections 1 and 2; T40N R3E Section 6 |