Improve forest health and ecological function in project area through regen. harvest, commercial thinning, reforestation and non-commercial vegetation treatments (broadcast burning, hand work, machine work and chainsaw work), as well as road work.
Location
The project is southeast of Bovill, Idaho and lies within the Long Meadow Creek and Lower Elk Creek sub-watersheds.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/02/2023
2
Comment Period
01/12/2023
3
Objection Period Start
06/11/2024
4
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Longleaf | Decision Signed Date: 11/04/2024 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Palouse Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T40N R1E Sections 22-23, 25-28, 34-36; T39N R1E Sections 1; T39N R2E Sections 6-9, 15-22, 27-30. |