The purpose of the project is to improve the overall health and resilience of forests in the landscape by reducing tree density and accumulated fuels, while shifting species composition and age-class structure toward desired conditions.
Location
The project area is located approximately 15 miles west of Montpelier Idaho
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/17/2019
2
Comment Period
12/26/2019
3
Objection Period Start
06/05/2020
4
Decision
11/2020 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Green) |
| DN and FONSI for the Strawberry Forest Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/05/2020 |
| Forests | Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
| Districts | Montpelier Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T12S R41E Sec 25, 36, T12S R42E Sec 29, 30 31, 32, T13S R42E Sec 5, 6, 7, 8, T13S R41E Sec 1,2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15; Boise Meridian, Franklin County, Idaho |