Decision Memo Completed

Big Creek WBP Enhancement Project

Boise National Forest Valley, Idaho Cascade Ranger District

Enhance survival of mature and immature whitebark pine on roughly 1,200 acres by eliminating competing conifer species.

Location

Big Creek Summit

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/15/2012
2
Comment Period
07/24/2013
3
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Big Creek WBP Enhancement Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 12/02/2013 Legal Notice Date: 12/06/2013
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsCascade Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT15N, R5E, Section 24
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants