Decision Memo Completed

Big A Vegetation

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

Mechanical and hand treatments to reduce stocking levels, basal area, overstory tree spacing, and stand structure to increase stand resiliency to insects and disease.

Location

Major drainages north and northwest of Clayton, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/08/2022
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Big A VegetationDecision Signed Date: 12/12/2024
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsChallis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)