A variety of low impact vegetation treatments (such as hand thinning) designed to remove sub-dominate conifers in existing aspen stands. Goal is to improve aspen stands by stimulating regeneration and subsequently improve wildlife habitat.
Location
Soda Springs Ranger District
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/10/2013
2
Comment Period
08/25/2015
3
Decision
02/2018 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Forests | Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
| Districts | Soda Springs Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |