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Alternative chosen for Deer Creek project |
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July 3, 2017 |
Idaho Panhandle Forest Supervisor Mary
Farnsworth is pleased to announce she has signed
the decision, selecting alternative 2, for the
Deer Creek Project located on the Bonners Ferry
Ranger District.
Alternative 2 provides for the greatest amount
of restoration opportunities of all the
alternatives, which helps steer the forest
towards desired conditions as described in the
Idaho Panhandle National Forests 2015 Land
Management Plan. This decision provides for an
array of treatments that enhance forest
resiliency, reduce hazardous fuels, improve
aquatic resource conditions, and contain or
control non-native invasive plant populations.
The decision will also maintain and improve
recreation facilities, manage the extensive road
system within the project area, and contribute
to the local economy through utilization of
forest products.
Collaboration with the Kootenai Valley Resource
Initiative and other interested groups and
individuals was critical in developing the
proposed action and in shaping the final
decision. This collaboration led to a project
that will treat vegetation on approximately
4,200 acres, make improvements to the Solomon
Lake Campground, provide snowmobile parking on
the Deer Creek Road, and perform maintenance and
reconstruction on nearly 43 miles of road
utilized by the public.
Implementation of this decision may begin in the
fall of 2017. Additional information is
available online at
https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44051
or by contacting the Bonners Ferry Ranger
Station at (208) 267-5561. |
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