Decision Memo Completed

Russell Peak Sanitation and Fuels Reduction

Shoshone National Forest Park, Wyoming Clarks Fork Ranger District

The Shoshone proposes to utilize timber harvest and non-commercial treatments to respond to insect infestation, reduce fuel continuity near private structures and move vegetation towards Forest Plan desired conditions.

Location

30 miles northwest of Cody, WY along Forest Service Roads 115, 144 & 116.1A

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/08/2019
2
Decision
05/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14); 32.3 (5); 32.3 (9)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage)
Russell Peak Sanitation and Fuels ReductionDecision Signed Date: 05/29/2020
ForestsShoshone National Forest
DistrictsClarks Fork Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptionsections 13,14, 15 of T56N, R106W, Sections 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 of T 56N, R105W
Forest productsFuels management