Decision Memo Completed

Trinity Fire Reforestation

Boise National Forest Elmore, Idaho Boise National Forest All Units

This project would plant native tree species within the portions of the 130,000-acre 2012 Trinity Ridge Fire perimeter. The fire removed native tree species and their seed sources, making natural regeneration difficult.

Location

Trinity Ridge Fire Perimeter in Management Area 2 Rattlesnake Creek/Feather River, and Management Area 6 Middle Fork of the Boise River

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/29/2020
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Trinity Fire ReforestationDecision Signed Date: 04/26/2022
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsMountain Home Ranger District; Idaho City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 06 NR 09 E, T 06NR 10 E, T 05 NR 08 E, T 05 NR 09 E, T 04 NR 08 E, T 04 NR 09 E, T 03 NR 09 E, and T 03 NR 10 E
Vegetation management (other than forest products)