Purpose of this project is to remove conifers that are encroaching upon Greater Sage-Grouse habitat. The proposed action is to cut the encroaching conifers with chain saws and/or masticate, chip, pile and burn or make available to the public
Location
This project is located near the Charcoal Kilns area about 30 miles north of the intersection of Highway 28 and Hwy 22 and about 5 miles west of Hwy 28 on the Caribou-Targhee NF in Idaho.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/29/2015
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2016 (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 |
| West Birch Creek Conifer Encroachment Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/30/2016 |
| Forests | Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
| Districts | Dubois Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 34-36 of Township 12 N., Range 27 E.: Sections 1, 12, and 13 of Township 11 N., Range3 27 E.;and Sections 7,16-18,20-22,26-28, and 34 Township 11 N., Range 28 E. |