Thin trees on 526 acres (36 stands). Majority of trees cut less than 7 inches in diameter. All work done by hand using chainsaws; no mechanical harvest equipment used. Only existing roads used to access the sites. No thinning in RHCAs.
Location
Multiple stands and T/R/S within the Palouse Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/02/2019
2
Decision
11/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Pre-Commercial Thinning - Palouse | Decision Signed Date: 11/01/2019 |
| Forests | Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest |
| Districts | Palouse Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |