We plan to promote forest health by reducing current stand densities and removing all mistletoe in the proposed stands using mechanical treatments. Treatments may include chainsaws, mulching, mastication, or small tractors with chipper heads.
Location
The project area is located in the Marsh Creek watershed(FLRMP # 3) on the Middle Fork Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The project is approx. 12 miles northwest of Stanley, ID
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/20/2011
2
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Decision Memo for Cape Horn TSI Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/25/2011 |
| Forests | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Districts | Middle Fork Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 12 N, R. 12 E. portions of Sec 16 & 17; T. 12 N, R. 11 E. portion of Sec 27., B.M. |