Decision Memo Completed

Muley Creek Aspen Restoration Project

Salmon-Challis National Forest Custer, Idaho Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District

A wildlife habitat restoration and timber stand improvement project in the upper reaches of Muley Creek. Primarily a prescribed burn project with some hand cutting of conifers along the road (within 300 feet) in the upper half of Muley Creek.

Location

Muley Creek, 3 miles northeast of Sunbeam, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/19/2012
2
Comment Period
04/12/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Decision Memo Muley Creek Aspen Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/21/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/24/2012
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsChallis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11N, R15E, Portions of Sections 10, 11, 14, 15., B.M.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWildlife, fish, rare plants