Salmon-Challis Conifer Encroachment
Project would reduce conifers encroaching into sage steppe greater sage-grouse habitat. The project would authorize approx. 199,500 acres and treat roughly 3,000 acres per year. Trees would be hand felled, lopped, and/or piled for burning.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located on the North Fork, Salmon-Cobalt, Leadore, Challis-Yankee Fork, and Lost River Ranger Districts. Twenty two Idaho Roadless Areas are in the project area.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/03/2018 |
| Decision | 04/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2020 (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:
Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Salmon-Challis Conifer Encroachment
Decision Signed Date: 04/20/2020
Forests:
Salmon-Challis National Forest
Districts:
Salmon-Challis National Forest All Units
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Butte; Custer; Lemhi
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jeff Hunteman
1206 So. Challis Street
Salmon, ID 83467
208-756-5246
jhunteman@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 4/22/2020