Decision Memo Completed

Cabin Creek Bighorn Sheep Habitat Improvement Project

Shoshone National Forest Park, Wyoming Wapiti Ranger District

Reduce or eliminate encroaching conifers, including juniper, limber pine and Douglas fir within a 600 acre area between Cabin Creek and Legg Creek on the South Fork of the Shoshone River by mechanical means.

Location

Approximately 34 miles SW of Cody, WY on the South Fork of the Shoshone. Project area runs SW-NE and is about 5.2 miles long. West side of South Fork Road, between road and the Wilderness boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/07/2017
2
Decision
09/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2017 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Cabin Creek Bighorn Sheep Habitat Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/08/2017
ForestsShoshone National Forest
DistrictsWapiti Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants