Mixed severity prescribed fire In Crane Basin and adjoining McGowan Creek will introduce fire back into an ecosystem that has missed historic fire return intervals. This will improve stand health and provide positive changes to wildlife habitat.
Location
The 5760 acre project area located primarily in the Crane Basin and McGowan Creek drainage on the north end of the Lost River Range. It is approximately fourteen air miles southeast of Challis, ID.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/07/2017
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2018 (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 |
| Crane Basin Timber Stand Improvement | Decision Signed Date: 06/28/2018 |
| Forests | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Districts | Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T12N, R21E, Sections. 4, 5, 7-9, 16-21, 28, 29, 32, 33 B.M |