Decision Memo Completed

RAINEY CREEK HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Bonneville, Idaho Palisades Ranger District

Conduct prescribed burning to improve mule deer and elk winter range by increasing the shrub, grass, forb components and apsen. Rainey Creek stream bank stabilization will occur by reshaping the bank and mimicking naturally occurring log jams.

Location

Swan Valley, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/15/2015
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
RAINEY CREEK HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTDecision Signed Date: 07/25/2016
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsPalisades Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants