The Forest Service proposes to remove insect-infested trees and adjacent uninfested trees in the project area to reduce the potential for insect outbreaks and to increase stand resiliency to disturbances.
Location
The project is located on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, south of Williams Summit, along the Ridge Road.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/08/2025
2
Comment Period
09/08/2025
3
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Pepper Spring Sanitation Project | Decision Signed Date: 01/30/2026 |
| Forests | Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Districts | Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |