Environmental Assessment Completed

Sourdough Sheep

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

The Sourdough Sheep Vegetation Management Project will focus primarily on managing and restoring the vegetation resources within an ~842 acre project area on the North Fork Ranger District on the Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests.

Location

The project area is located approximately 20 miles north of Pierce, ID in Clearwater County. Primary access to the project area is via FR 246 and 681.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/18/2023
2
Comment Period
10/27/2023
3
Objection Period Start
01/24/2024
4
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Sourdough SheepDecision Signed Date: 06/03/2024
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT40N, R7E, Sections 5-8, 16-21, & 28-30
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementForest products