Manage forest structure and species composition to improve forest landscape resiliency from uncharacteristic insect and disease disturbances. Treatments would include precommercial thinning, commercial thinning, and prescribed fire.
Location
Project is located approximately 1 mile east of Yamsay Semi-primitive Non-motorized Recreation Area and 2 miles west of Thompson Reservoir
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/28/2016
2
Decision
12/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Silver Fox Forest Health Restoration Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/30/2016 |
| Forests | Fremont-Winema National Forest |
| Districts | Silver Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T30S R12E, Sec 25 & 36; T30S R13E, Sec 19-21, 28-34; T31S R12E, Sec 1; T31S R13E, Sec 2-4 |