Decision Memo Completed

Cougar-Phelan Salvage Project

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District

Salvage of lodgepole pine dominated stands that have high mortality from mountain pine beetle activity. Salvage to occur on approximately 250 acres along existing roads.

Location

Approximately 11 miles SW of Salmon, Idaho. From Williams Creek Summit area along part of the ridge road (Rd 60020) and eastward into the Williams Creek Drainage ( Rd 60021).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/19/2012
2
Comment Period
10/04/2012
3
Decision
02/2014 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Products Sales; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Decision Memorandum for Cougar-Phelan Salvage ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/20/2014 Legal Notice Date: 02/27/2014
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsSalmon-Cobalt Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.20.N., R.20.E. Sections 1,2,3,4,10,11,12; T.21.N., R.20.E. Sections 22,23,26,27,28,33,34,35,36
Forest products