Pre-commercial thinning operations on overstocked pre- commercial stands within the Three Rivers and Republic Ranger District. Falling and bucking of trees will be accomplished with chainsaws, no change road access.
Location
Lone Ranch Cr, N&S Fk Day Cr, Bamber Cr, Tonata Cr, Trout Cr, W Fk Trout Cr, E Fk Cedar Creek, Barnaby Ck & tribs; N Fk Kerry Creek
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/12/2011
2
Comment Period
05/12/2011
3
Decision
12/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
02/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| West Zone Pre-Commercial Thinning Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/11/2013 Legal Notice Date: 12/18/2013 |
| Forests | Colville National Forest |
| Districts | Republic Ranger District; Three Rivers Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | various, web site has maps |