This project would treat a mountain brush community (mountain big sage, bitterbrush, snowberry) using fire to diversify the age structure and improve conditions for wildlife as well as reduce fuel loading.
Location
Project is located on the east side of the Toponce Basin, which is on the Lower Portneuf Range west of Bancroft, ID.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/2016 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
11/2016 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
03/2017 (Estimated)
4
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 219 (2012) |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements |
| Forests | Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
| Districts | Westside Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T.6 S, R.38 E, Sec 18,19, 29-32; T.7 S, R.38 E, Sec 4 & 4 BM |