Upper South Fork Payette River Community Protection Project
The purpose of the project is to protect people, homes, and improve the safety of evacuation routes within the project area in the event of wildfire. Reduce the frequency, extent, severity, and intensity of uncharacteristic or undesirable wildfire.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Highway 21 along the Upper South Fork Payette River.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/05/2022 |
| Comment Period | 10/05/2022 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/12/2023 |
| Decision | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Lowman Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Carbon Stewardship; Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Climate Change Adaptation
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Upper South Fork Payette River Community Protection Project
Decision Signed Date: 09/25/2023
Forests:
Boise National Forest
Districts:
Lowman Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Boise
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Ryan Shannahan
Highway 21
Lowman, ID 83637
208-259-3361 ext. 7521
ryan.shannahan@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/26/2023