Decision Memo Completed

Grandjean Vegetation Management Project

Sawtooth National Forest Boise, Idaho Sawtooth National Recreation Area

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel 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 ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/19/2020
ForestsSawtooth National Forest
DistrictsSawtooth National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionT9N R11E Section 2 and T10N R11E Sections 34 and 35
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementSpecial area managementRecreation management