Decision Memo Completed

Montpelier Soda Springs Timber Stand Improvement Project

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Bear Lake; Caribou, Idaho Montpelier Ranger District

This project proposes to implement timber stand improvement activities such as precommercial thinning, weeding and cleaning, pruning, and girdling in 1,887 acres of previously harvested stands.

Location

Timber stand improvement activities would occur across the Montpelier and Soda Springs Ranger Districts.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/18/2023
2
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (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 ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Montpelier Soda Springs Timber Stand Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/13/2024
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsMontpelier Ranger District; Soda Springs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)