Utilizing hand felling and prescribed burning, juniper stands would be treated to ensure we are meeting habitat requirements for important wildlife species, such as elk, mule deer, ruffed grouse, sharp tail grouse.
Location
Project area is located on the southern end of Bannock County and the east side of the Elkhorn Mountain Range. It lies north of Summit Canyon and west of the I-15 corridor. It is also 14 miles north of Malad City, Idaho.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/11/2019
2
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Geothermal |
| Rowley Canyon Wildlife Habitat Enhancement | Decision Signed Date: 06/17/2019 |
| Forests | Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
| Districts | Westside Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T12S R36E Sections 3, 7-9, 10, 15-18, 20-22, 28. |