Decision Memo Completed

Mesa Fire Hazard Tree Abatement

Payette National Forest Adams, Idaho Payette National Forest All Units

The Mesa Fire burned 16560 acres of NFS lands along 53 miles of open FS roads. Danger trees will be felled to reduce risk to the public. These trees may be utilized as timber products where feasible and management direction allows.

Location

The Mesa fire started along Hwy 95, four miles south of Council, Idaho. It burned 34,791 acres on state and private lands, and lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/11/2018
2
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance
Decision Decided Date04/17/2019
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsCouncil Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementVegetation management (other than forest products)Recreation management