Pepper Spring Sanitation Project
The Forest Service proposes to remove insect-infested trees and adjacent uninfested trees in the project area to reduce the potential for insect outbreaks and to increase stand resiliency to disturbances.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located on the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, south of Williams Summit, along the Ridge Road.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/08/2025 |
| Comment Period | 09/08/2025 |
| Decision | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Districts:
Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Lemhi
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Nathan Meyer
1206 So. Challis Street
Salmon, ID 83467
406-821-4259
nathan.meyer@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/8/2025