The proposed action would include commercial harvest, non-commercial thinning, shaded fuel breaks, hand piling and/or prescribed fire; using ground and cable based systems. Temporary roads would be constructed and decommissioned.
Location
The proposed project area is located on the west side of the Ridge Road (FS Road #60020) approximately 8 air miles due west of the City of Salmon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/20/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green) |
| Decision Memo Phelan-Sharkey Farm Bill Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/29/2016 |
| Forests | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Districts | Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |