Decision Memo Completed

Sage Hen Recreation Area Hazard Tree Mitigation

Boise National Forest Gem; Valley, Idaho Emmett Ranger District

Around Sage Hen Reservoir campgrounds and roads, remove current and future hazard trees damaged by the Douglas-fir tussock moth, dwarf mistletoe, western gall rust, and structural defects that are creating a public safety hazard.

Location

NFSR 614 around Sage Hen Reservoir and adjacent campgrounds. NFSR 626 towards Smith%u2019s Ferry.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/26/2019
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Maintenance; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Decision Decided Date09/25/2019
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsEmmett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Facility managementRoad management