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