Lava Fire Road Maintenance with Tree Removal
The Lava Fire burned approximately 23,000 acres on the Payette National Forest, Council Ranger District. There are approximately 106 miles of NFS roads in the fire area with fire killed trees adjacent to the roads.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Along roads associated with the 2024 Lava Fire within the Little Weiser River Watershed, Adams County, Idaho.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/28/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Payette National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Categorical Exclusion Without Written Decision
Decision Decided Date: 09/29/2025
Forests:
Payette National Forest
Districts:
Council Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Adams
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Mark Fox
500 N Mission St.
McCall, ID 83638
208-315-2450
mark.fox@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/29/2025