Sand Mountain Fire Salvage and Reforestation
Commercial timber harvest, hazardous fuels treatments, site preparation, and reforestation on approximately 569 acres in Sand Mountain Fire perimeter order to recover economic value, reduce public safety hazards, and re-establish forested conditions.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Western portion of the Palouse Ranger District, about 3 miles southeast of the city of Harvard. Proposed action is within the 1,600 Sand Mountain Fire 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:
Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Project Decision Information
Sand Mountain Fire Salvage and Reforestation
Decision Signed Date: 08/08/2022
Forests:
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
Districts:
Palouse Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Latah
Legal Land Description:
T42N, R3W Sections 26, 27, 33 and T41N, R2W Section 4.
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Stefani Spencer
1700 Highway 6
Potlatch, ID 83855
208-875-1311
stefani.spencer@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/9/2022