Environmental Assessment Completed

Sage Hen Integrated Restoration Project

Boise National Forest Gem; Valley, Idaho Emmett Ranger District

The Forest Supervisor has published the Revised Environmental Assessment and Draft Decision Notice for the Sage Hen Project. This project is now in a 45-day administrative objection period.

Location

Chief Eagle Eye Creek watershed north of High Valley and on the westside of the Emmett Ranger District. The eastside of the project area includes a portion of the Snowbank Roadless Area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/15/2020
2
Comment Period
01/19/2024
3
Objection Period Start
03/20/2024
4
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Sage Hen Integrated Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/14/2021 (FS Withdrawn)
2024 Decision Notice - Sage Hen Integrated Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/27/2024
ForestsBoise National Forest
DistrictsEmmett Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementForest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed managementRoad management