Forestwide Precommercial Thinning

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests propose to conduct precommercial thinning on the Moose Creek (1243 acres), Lochsa (139 acres), Powell (8 acres), North Fork (316 acres), and Palouse (189 acres) Ranger Districts.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction (Service Level D, FSH 7709.56)

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Nez Perce National Forest All Units

Notice and Comment Regulation
215

Project Purpose
Vegetation management (other than forest products); Watershed management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants; Fuels management

Project Activity
Fuel treatments (non-activity fuels); Forest vegetation improvements; Species habitat improvements; Watershed improvements

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Milestones

All planning milestones have been completed.

Project Decision Information

Forestwide Precommercial Thinning Decision Memo

Decision Signed Date
2012-05-21

Last Updated: 5/29/2012