The purpose of this project is to restore aspen ecosystems in key wildlife habitats on the Minidoka Ranger District. Implementation of proposed treatments would progress towards meeting the Sawtooth National Forest Plan goals and IDFG habitat goals.
Location
The project is located in two separate divisions of the Minidoka Ranger District; Albion and Raft River. The scoping report will contain detailed information about location of treatments.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/17/2017
2
Decision
02/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Albion-Raft River Aspen Habitat Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/11/2019 |
| Forests | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Districts | Minidoka Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |