Creation of linear fuel break to change the nature and arrangement of fuels to provide a buffer between wildlands and urban interface, and increase options for wildland fire emergency responders
Location
FS Roads 522 and 9803 near Wheeler Mountain
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/06/2023
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green) |
| Deadwood Fuel Break | Decision Signed Date: 12/15/2023 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Red River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 1,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 T28N, R8E; Sections 6,7 T28N, R9E BM |