Prescribed Fire for Restoration and Hazardous Fuels Project
The proposed project would authorize multiple prescribed burns across the Forest every year (from 10 to 10,000 acres each), as well as associated actions, to restore health and resiliency to vegetation communities on the Sawtooth National Forest.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Prescribed fire would be authorized, where it will achieve desired conditions, on all national forest system lands except designated wilderness, Research Natural Areas, and pinyon pine stands.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/25/2021 |
| Comment Period | 08/25/2021 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/15/2021 |
| Decision | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sawtooth National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Prescribed Fire for Restoration and Hazardous Fuels Project
Decision Signed Date: 12/03/2024
Forests:
Sawtooth National Forest
Districts:
Sawtooth National Forest All Units
States:
Idaho; Utah
Counties:
Ada; Blaine; Camas; Canyon; Cassia; Custer; Elmore; Gooding; Lincoln; Power; Twin Falls; Box Elder
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Steve Clezie
2647 Kimberly Road East
Twin Falls, ID 83301-7976
208-678-0430
steve.clezie@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/3/2024