Categorical Exclusion Completed

Mill Creek Sanitation

Salmon-Challis National Forest Lemhi, Idaho Leadore Ranger District

This purpose of the project is to remove both infested and adjacent uninfested trees to prevent future insect outbreaks and improve the stand's ability to resist other insect and diseases. Up to 250-acres of commercial sanitation harvest is proposed.

Location

The project is located approximately 12 miles northwest of Leadore, Idaho along Forest System Road #60010, #60010-A, and #60010-E, from Alder Creek south to Jack Smith Gulch

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
1/1/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
9/11/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-37d-USFS
Decision Signed Date9/11/2026
Vegetation management (other than forest products)