Thinning treatments (250 acres max) proposed for the Sun Valley Ski Resort in order to reduce insect and disease infestations and improve forest health. This should also reduce fuel loading from dead and dying trees.
Location
Sun Valley Ski Resort - Bald Mountain
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/28/2013
2
Comment Period
05/29/2013
3
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Bald Mountain Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/26/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/31/2013 |
| Forests | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Districts | Ketchum Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 4N, R 17E, Sections 22, 23, 26, 27 |