Commercial timber harvest, hazardous fuels treatments, site preparation, and reforestation on approximately 569 acres in Sand Mountain Fire perimeter order to recover economic value, reduce public safety hazards, and re-establish forested conditions.
Location
Western portion of the Palouse Ranger District, about 3 miles southeast of the city of Harvard. Proposed action is within the 1,600 Sand Mountain Fire 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) |
| Sand Mountain Fire Salvage and Reforestation | Decision Signed Date: 08/08/2022 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Palouse Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T42N, R3W Sections 26, 27, 33 and T41N, R2W Section 4. |