Simmons
The St. Joe Ranger District is proposing prescribed burning with some planting on 8500 acres to facilitate fire management; reduce natural fuels; provide protection to values at risk; enhance conditions for regeneration of whitebark pine, western white pine & western larch; enhance fire resiliency; increase forage for big game.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Project #4 - Upper St. Joe River Drainage in Simmons, Washout, Goat, Wampus, Indian, Bonehead, Red Ives, Bedrock, Color, and Game Creeks
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/13/2012 |
| Decision | 07/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2014 (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:
Avery Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
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 Population Enhancements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Simmons Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/09/2014
Forests:
Idaho Panhandle National Forest
Districts:
Avery Ranger District
States:
Idaho
Counties:
Shoshone
Legal Land Description:
Multiple sections in T42N, R9E; T43N, R9E; T44N, R9E; T44N, R10E; T44N, R11E,B.M.
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Lynette Myhre
HC Box 1
Avery, ID 83802-9702
208-245-6034
lmyhre@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 7/10/2014