Decision Memo Completed

Iron Bull Vegetation

Salmon-Challis National Forest Custer; Lemhi, Idaho Lost River Ranger District

Use commercial harvest, hand-thinning, and prescribed fire to reduce hazardous fuels and increase resiliency to insect and disease infestation

Location

33 air miles northeast of Mackay, Idaho and 42 air miles southeast of Challis, ID

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/22/2022
2
Decision
07/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Iron Bull VegetationDecision Signed Date: 07/20/2022
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsLost River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementForest products