Environmental Assessment Completed

Diamond Creek Forest Management

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Caribou, Idaho Caribou-Targhee National Forest All Units

Treat up to 4,722 acres of vegetation through regeneration harvest, thinning, non-commercial stand improvement, and prescribed fire. Additionally, relocate approx. 3 miles of existing system roads and opening an inactive gravel pit for road material.

Location

The project area is located in southeastern Idaho within the Webster Range, approximately 20 air miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/16/2022
2
Comment Period
09/16/2022
3
Objection Period Start
08/04/2023
4
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Diamond Creek Forest ManagementDecision Signed Date: 10/19/2023
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsMontpelier Ranger District; Soda Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7S R44E, Sections 13, 24-28, 33-36; T8S R44E, Sections 1-4, 11-14, 24, 25, 36; T7S R45E, Sections 7-9, 15-22, 27-34; T8S R45E 3-10, 14-24, 26-35; and T9S R45E, Sections 2-6, 8-10, 15-17,19-22, 28
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management