To increase aspen component and improve vigor of existing aspen, improve wildlife habitat, increase fire resiliency. Includes felling/girdling encroaching conifers, removal of competing vegetation, root stimulation, planting, prescribed burning.
Location
This project covers all of the Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests in north central Idaho.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/28/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |