The Drano Project is designed to improve forest conditions and wildlife habitat by restoring resiliency to fire-dependent habitats. This will be accomplished through the reduction of in-growth of small trees the encroachment of Douglas-fir.
Location
The project is located near Cook-Underwood Road in a portion of the Skamania County Wildland Urban Interface designated by Klickitat and Skamania County, Washington Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/10/2021
2
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2021 (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; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Drano Resource Enhancement and Habitat Improvement Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/11/2021 |
| Forests | Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area |
| Districts | Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit |
| Legal Land Description | Township 3N, Range 9 E, Sections 27 & 34, Willamette Meridian Tax Lots: 03092700030000, 03092700010000, 03092740020000, 03092700040000, 03093420020000, 03093420010200 |