Mesa Fire Salvage and Reforestation Project
The Mesa fire burned 16,560 acres of USFS managed lands. High burn severity was observed primarily within the Cottonwood Creek drainage. Salvage harvest is proposed on 236 acres, including 20 acres of harvest proposed within the outer half of RCAs.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Mesa fire was human caused on July 26th, 2018 along Highway 95 four miles south of Council, Idaho. It burned 16,560 acres on the Council RD of the Payette NF. Cottonwood Creek is where salvage is.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/19/2018 |
| Decision | 01/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2019 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Council Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Mesa Fire Salvage and Reforestation Project Decision Memo
Decision Signed Date: 01/16/2019
Forests:
Payette National Forest
Districts:
Council Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Adams
Legal Land Description:
Salvage harvest will be primarily along two Forest Roads. The 199 road on the west side of T16N R1E S32 and continues to junction with Forest Road 200 in the east side of T16N R1E S4 to center of S27.
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Mark Fox
P.O. Box 567
Council, ID 83612
907-828-3225
mrfox@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 1/16/2019