Alturas-Pettit Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Project
Project designed to reduce risk of wildfire to improvements and infrastructure, to improve forest health, and increase the ability of forest and sagebrush meadow ecosystems to resist and recover from disturbance like wildfire and insect outbreaks.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project area is located in Blaine and Custer County approximately 15 miles south of Stanley, Idaho and includes Alturas and Pettit lakes and surrounding areas.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/08/2020 |
| Decision | 10/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (5)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Lead Management Unit:
Sawtooth National Recreation Area
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Timber Sales (Green)
Project Decision Information
Alturas-Pettit Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Project
Decision Signed Date: 10/27/2021
Forests:
Sawtooth National Forest
Districts:
Sawtooth National Recreation Area
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Blaine; Custer
Legal Land Description:
Township 8 North and Range 13 East, T. 8 N., R. 14 E., T. 7 N., 4 13 E., and T. 7 N., R. 14 E
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Thomas Stewart
5 North Fork Canyon Road
Ketchum, ID 83340
208-423-7556
thomas.stewart@usda.gov
Last Updated: 10/27/2021