Prescribed burning on approximately 20,700 acres to restore fire's natural role using low to moderate intensity fire. Reduce fuel loading across the landscape to limit the spread and intensity of a high severity wildfire. Timeframe is approx. 2-7 yr
Location
Within roadless portions Lower Deadwood 5th HUC. along both sides of the Deadwood River including Nellie's Basin, Julie Creek, Stevens Cr, Pine Cr, Lorenzo Cr, Mdw Camp Cr
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/27/2010
2
Comment Period
10/27/2010
3
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Alternative Consultation Arrangements |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Sams Pine Prescribed Burn Decision Notice and FONSI | Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2011 |
| Forests | Boise National Forest |
| Districts | Lowman Ranger District |