Use prescribed burn to restore historic timber stand structure characteristics to increase resiliency to disturbances such as insect infestations, disease, and fire.
Location
Project area is 112,214 acres on the Lost River Mountain Range south of the Pass Creek Road (Forest System Road 40122), east of Mackay, Idaho and northeast of Arco, Idaho.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/22/2019
2
Decision
07/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2020 (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; Species Habitat Improvements |
| South Big Lost River Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 07/27/2020 |
| Forests | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Districts | Lost River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |