Decision Memo Completed

Lava Fire Road Maintenance with Tree Removal

Payette National Forest Adams, Idaho Payette National Forest All Units

The Lava Fire burned approximately 23,000 acres on the Payette National Forest, Council Ranger District. There are approximately 106 miles of NFS roads in the fire area with fire killed trees adjacent to the roads.

Location

Along roads associated with the 2024 Lava Fire within the Little Weiser River Watershed, Adams County, Idaho.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/28/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (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; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Decision Decided Date09/29/2025
ForestsPayette National Forest
DistrictsCouncil Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Forest productsRoad management