Decision Memo Completed

Big Burn

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Idaho, Idaho Salmon River Ranger District

Creation of a 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 Road 244

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/06/2023
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3(11)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Products Sales; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Big BurnDecision Signed Date: 12/11/2023
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsSalmon River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 13,23,24,26,27,29,30,32,33,34 T30N, R5E; Sections 24,25,26 T30N, R4E; Section 4 T29N, R5E BM
Climate change adaptationFuels management