Dixie-Comstock Community Protection Project
Treat vegetation to reduce wildfire risk to the local communities of Dixie and Comstock, and surrounding federal lands. Create fuel breaks and escape routes using a combination of prescribed burning and mechanical treatments, with temporary roads.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project is located in Idaho County, approximately 20 miles south of Elk City, Idaho. And within the Crooked and Rhett Creek watersheds, tributary to the Salmon River on Red River Ranger District.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/06/2024 |
| Comment Period | 02/06/2024 |
| Decision | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Red River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Roadless Area Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Dixie-Comstock Community Protection Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/14/2024
Dixie-Comstock Community Protection Project Decision Notice
Decision Signed Date: 06/14/2024
Forests:
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Districts:
Red River Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Idaho
Legal Land Description:
T26N, R7E, Sec.36; T26N, R8E, Sec. 2, 3, 8-17, 19-36; T26N, R7E, Sec. 1, 12, 13; T25N R8E, Sec. 1-24, 26-30, 32-34; T24N, R8E, Sec. 4; Boise Meridian.
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Chandra Neils
300 American River Road
Elk City, ID 83525
208-449-8929
chandra.neils@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/6/2025