Decision Memo Completed

Elk Mountain East Vegetation Management

Sawtooth National Forest Custer, Idaho Sawtooth National Recreation Area

Proposal to conduct vegetation management activities to address insect infestations and resulting fuel build-up in the Elk Mountain and Dry Creek Area.

Location

Project area is located approximately 6 miles northwest of Stanley, Idaho and includes portions of T11N and R12E. It is south of Highway 21, between Elk Meadow and Stanley Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/14/2017
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Elk Mountain East Vegetation ManagementDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2018
Elk Mountain East Vegetation Management Phase IIDecision Signed Date: 03/08/2019
ForestsSawtooth National Forest
DistrictsSawtooth National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)