East Fork Lost Creek NIDGS Habitat Improvement Project [27]
Mechanical treatments (approximately 571 acres of commercial, 139 acres of non-commercial thinning) and prescribed fire (approximately 710 acres) will restore northern Idaho ground squirrel (NIDGS) habitat and move forest structure and fire frequency toward historic stand conditions. These actions are consistent with, and will promote conservation and recovery plans for this threatened species developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Forest Service. These actions will move forested and non-forested lands in the project area from fire regime condition classes 2 and 3 towards a desired lower condition class. 1.5 miles of unauthorized roads (507781000, 507782000, and 509301000) and 1.1 miles of National Forest System (NFS) roads (50930 and 50778) will be decommissioned. Road 50778 will be relocated using existing roads 50834 (0.1 mile) and 508341000 (0.4 mile). Road 508341000 will be designated a NFS road.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
New Meadows Ranger District, Adams County, East Fork Lost Creek, north of Lost Valley Reservoir
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/18/2007 |
| Comment Period | 01/18/2007 |
| Decision | 12/2009 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2010 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
New Meadows Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
East Fork Lost Creek Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel Habitat Improvement Pro
Decision Signed Date: 12/31/2009
Legal Notice Date: 01/07/2010
Forests:
Payette National Forest
Districts:
New Meadows Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Adams
Legal Land Description:
T19N R1W Sections 4, 9, and 17 and T20N R1W Section 33, Boise Meridian
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Michael Beckwith
P.O. Box J
New Meadows, ID 83645
208-347-0300
mabeckwith@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/30/2010