Johnson Creek Fire Salvage and Reforestation
Commercial timber harvest, hazardous fuels treatment, site preparation, and reforestation on approx. 735 acres within Johnson Creek Fire perimeter to recover economic value, reduce safety hazards, and re-establish forested conditions.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Eastern portion of Palouse RD, about 3 miles north of the city of Elk River. Project is within the boundary of the 2021 Johnson Creek fire's 1,600 acre perimeter.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/19/2021 |
| Comment Period | 05/28/2022 |
| Decision | 08/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Palouse Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Project Decision Information
Johnson Creek Fire Salvage and Reforestation
Decision Signed Date: 08/08/2022
Forests:
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Districts:
Palouse Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Clearwater
Legal Land Description:
T41N R2E Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36; T41N R3E, Section 31; T40N R2E Sections 1 and 2; T40N R3E Section 6
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Stefani Spencer
1700 Highway 6
Potlatch, ID 83855
208-875-1131
stefani.spencer@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/9/2022