Big Hill Insect and Disease
Project will increase tree resilience to insects and disease by implementing various silvicultural management techniques to reduce fuels, restore decadent aspen stands, provide commercial forest products, and improve wildlife habitat.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Seven miles west of Challis in and adjacent to Big Hill Gulch, Custer County, Idaho.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/18/2015 |
| Decision | 06/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (5)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Lead Management Unit:
Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Forest Products
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Timber Sales (Salvage); Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Decision Memo Big Hill Insect and Disease Project
Decision Signed Date: 06/30/2016
Forests:
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Districts:
Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Custer
Legal Land Description:
T14N, R18E (S28-33), T13N, R18E (S3-6), T13N, R17E (S1), T14N, R17E (S36) All or parts of these sections.
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Riley Rhoades
HC 63 Box 1669
Challis, ID 83226
208-879-4132
rbrhoades@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/11/2016