Decision Memo Completed

Sawmill Aspen Restoration

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho Lost River Ranger District

Restore aspen viability by removing conifer competition from existing aspen stands. Treatment area is approx. 198 acres in size. Treatment area is located in Sawmill Canyon, north side of Sawmill Canyon Road (FR101) from Firebox Creek to Warm Creek.

Location

The project is located on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River Ranger District, Little Lost River drainage, Sawmill Canyon, Lemhi County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/29/2018
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (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 ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Sawmill Aspen RestorationDecision Signed Date: 03/27/2019
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsLost River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPortions of T13N, R26E, sections 20, 29, 31, and 32. T12N, R26E, sections 5-9, 15-17, 21-23, 26, 27, 34, and 35. T11N, R26e, sections 2 and 3.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants