Decision Memo Completed

Raft River Habitat and Vegetation Improvement Project

Sawtooth National Forest Box Elder, Utah Sawtooth National Forest All Units

The proposed project would authorize hand, mechanical, and prescribed burn treatments across the Raft River Mountain Range aimed at improving vegetation conditions and wildlife habitat.

Location

All FS administered land within T 14 N, R 16 W, 15 W, 14 W, 13 W, 12 W; and T13N R 16 W, 15 W, 14 W, 13 W, 12 W

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/28/2024
2
Decision
02/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (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; Species Habitat Improvements; Rangeland Vegetation Improvements
Raft River Habitat and Vegetation Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/24/2025
ForestsSawtooth National Forest
DistrictsMinidoka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management