Decision Memo Completed

Horsethief Project

Boise National Forest Valley, Idaho Cascade Ranger District

Reintroduce low to moderate intensity fire to restore desired vegetative conditions and reduce natural fuel loads and ladder fuels on 360 acres.

Location

Horsethief Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/22/2011
2
Decision
02/2012 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Alternative Consultation Arrangements
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
Horsethief ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/16/2012
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsCascade Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.14N., R5E., sections 20 and 21
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management