Decision Memo Completed

Morgan Summit Timber Stand Improvement

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

Pre-commercial thinning of a 144-acre in eight units comprising 144 acres of lodgepole pine.

Location

Eight-plantation units are located on the divide between Panther Creek and Morgan Creek approximately 23 air miles north of Challis.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/19/2020
2
Decision
08/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Morgan Summit Timber Stand ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 08/09/2021
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsChallis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants