Use a mix of silvicultural methods and prescribed fire to restore and maintain Ponderosa pine communities. Reduce fuel loading and potential for uncharacteristic fire behavior. Provide for sustainable recreation opportunities in the Grandjean area.
Location
Along FR 524 & 824 off Hwy 21 in Boise Cty, area is Canyon Ck S. Fk Payette River 5th HUC watershed in generally flat lands outside the flood plain of river from Boise NF border to wilderness boundary
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/14/2020
2
Decision
10/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2020 (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 | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Special Area Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Grandjean Vegetation Management Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/19/2020 |
| Forests | Sawtooth National Forest |
| Districts | Sawtooth National Recreation Area |
| Legal Land Description | T9N R11E Section 2 and T10N R11E Sections 34 and 35 |