The purpose of the project is to improve sage-grouse habitat on the CNG. The project includes hand and mechanical juniper removal and thinning, creation of a fuel break and small mosaic openings in sagebrush to promote age-class diversity.
Location
Project is located on the Curlew National Grassland ~10 miles NNE of Holbrook, ID and ~18 miles west of Malad, ID.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/23/2016
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
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 | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Sheep Creek Sage-grouse Habitat Enhancement Project | Decision Signed Date: 08/23/2017 |
| Forests | Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
| Districts | Westside Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T14S,R33E,Sec3 BBM |