Decision Memo Completed

Little Weiser Forest Resilience Project

Payette National Forest Adams, Idaho Payette National Forest All Units

The 14,370-acre Project area has experienced high insect activity and is at risk of subsequent tree mortality. Up to 3,000 acres of treatments will move vegetation toward desired conditions by increasing forest resiliency and promoting large trees.

Location

The Project area is located approximately 15 miles southeast of Council Idaho in Adams County on the Council Ranger District of the Payette National Forest. It is in the Little Weiser River watershed.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/28/2020
2
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Trail Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Little Weiser Forest Resilience Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 01/04/2021
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsCouncil Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14N, R2E, Sec 1-33
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Forest productsFuels management