Crane Basin Timber Stand Improvement
Mixed severity prescribed fire In Crane Basin and adjoining McGowan Creek will introduce fire back into an ecosystem that has missed historic fire return intervals. This will improve stand health and provide positive changes to wildlife habitat.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The 5760 acre project area located primarily in the Crane Basin and McGowan Creek drainage on the north end of the Lost River Range. It is approximately fourteen air miles southeast of Challis, ID.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/07/2017 |
| Decision | 06/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Project Decision Information
Crane Basin Timber Stand Improvement
Decision Signed Date: 06/28/2018
Forests:
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Districts:
Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Custer
Legal Land Description:
T12N, R21E, Sections. 4, 5, 7-9, 16-21, 28, 29, 32, 33 B.M
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Riley Rhoades
HC 63 Box 1669
Challis, ID 83226
208-879-4132
rbrhoades@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/2/2018