The purpose of the Snowball Project is to address the safety risk caused by hazard trees along open National Forest System (NFS) roads and trails in an efficient and economic manner and restore portions of the landscape affected by fire.
Location
The project is located on West Mountain within the Lava Fire perimeter.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/20/2024
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11) |
| Special Authority | National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage) |
| Snowball Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/30/2025 |
| Forests | Boise National Forest |
| Districts | Cascade Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |