Decision Memo Completed

Bald Mountain - Douglas Fir Beetle Control Project

Sawtooth National Forest Blaine, Idaho Ketchum Ranger District

Helicopter and ground application of a pheromone methylcyclohexenone (MCH) treated plastic flakes around Douglas Fir stands on Bald Mountain to help stop/slow the beetle epidemic occurring post Castle Rock Fire

Location

Bald Mountain Ski Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/07/2009
2
Decision
02/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
Bald Mountain - Douglas Fir Beetle Control ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/19/2010
ForestsSawtooth National Forest
DistrictsKetchum Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.4N. R. 17E. Sec. 14, 22, 23,26
Vegetation management (other than forest products)