Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Westside Vegetation Management Project

Sawtooth National Forest Elmore, Idaho Fairfield Ranger District

The purpose of this project is to treat forested stands to increase forest health, reduce hazardous fuels, and provide sustainable timber yield for industry.Proposed treatment methods include commercial timber harvest, small tree thinning, piling, mastication, cutting fuelwood and prescribed fire.

Location

The project area is located in Elmore County, approximately 3 miles east of Featherville, Idaho

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
2/18/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-47d-USFS
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)