Decision Memo Completed

Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel Habitat Improvement Study

Payette National Forest Adams, Idaho Payette National Forest All Units

Wildlife habitat improvement activities including timber harvest and prescribed burning,

Location

Focused northern Idaho ground squirrel habitat treatments including timber harvest and prescribed burning on the Council and New Meadows Ranger Districts.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/18/2017
2
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (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 ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
NIDGS Habitat Restoration Treatments Study by University of IdahoDecision Signed Date: 05/26/2017
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsCouncil Ranger District; New Meadows Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsWildlife, fish, rare plantsFuels management